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bombastic

/bɒmˈbæstɪk/
bom · bas · tic bɒm · ˈbæs · tɪk
English Definition
Adj. pompous; inflated; grandiose
中文释义
夸大的;言过其实的
Significado en Español
exagerado, pomposo
한국어 뜻
과장된, 허풍떠는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoa trương, phóng đại
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How to use “bombastic” in a sentence

His bombastic speeches failed to impress the audience.

他夸大的演讲未能打动观众。

The bombastic announcer made every play sound historic.

那个夸夸其谈的解说员把每个动作都说得像历史性时刻。

His bombastic writing was full of long, empty words.

他浮夸的文章里满是冗长空洞的词语。

Voters grew tired of the candidate's bombastic promises.

选民们厌倦了那位候选人浮夸的承诺。

Synonyms
grandiloquent pompous inflated
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bombast (pompous language) → pretentious speech.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “bombastic” in the sentence: The politician''s bombastic speech was filled with lofty promises and little substance.

  1. A Pompous
  2. B Whispered
  3. C Subdued
  4. D Quiet
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A — Pompous. “bombastic” means Adj. pompous; inflated; grandiose

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ speech was full of grand words but very little real meaning.

  1. A modest
  2. B humble
  3. C plain
  4. D bombastic
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D — bombastic. “bombastic” means Adj. pompous; inflated; grandiose

Common questions about “bombastic”

What does “bombastic” mean?

bombastic — Adj. pompous; inflated; grandiose. In Chinese: 夸大的;言过其实的.

How do you pronounce “bombastic”?

bombastic is pronounced /bɒmˈbæstɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: bom · bas · tic.

How do you use “bombastic” in a sentence?

“bombastic” means pompous; inflated; grandiose. Examples: (1) His bombastic speeches failed to impress the audience. (2) The bombastic announcer made every play sound historic. (3) His bombastic writing was full of long, empty words. (4) Voters grew tired of the candidate's bombastic promises.

What are synonyms for “bombastic”?

grandiloquent, pompous, inflated — all close in meaning to bombastic (Adj. pompous; inflated; grandiose).

Is “bombastic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. bombastic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “bombastic”?

bombast (pompous language) → pretentious speech.

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