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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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Example Sentence

His bombastic speeches failed to impress the audience.

他夸大的演讲未能打动观众。

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 Subdued
  2. B Pompous
  3. C Whispered
  4. D Quiet
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B — 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?

His bombastic speeches failed to impress the audience. (他夸大的演讲未能打动观众。)

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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “bombastic”?

bombast (pompous language) → pretentious speech.

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