BOMBASTIC (Adj.)

Meaning- 1) A reference to speech, writing etc.: high-sounding; high-flown; inflated and pretentious.

                        2) Ostentatious in style.

Mnemonic trick- The word bombastic contains word ‘bomb’. In layman terms, we use word ‘bomb’ for ostentatious or impressive girls. Therefore, bombastic means ostentatious in style or it gives reference to high-sounding speech intended to impress others.

Synonym- RHETORICAL, GRANDILOQUENT, ORATORICAL

Uses-

•          Modi gave a bombastic speech in a rally to impress voters.
•          The young man tried to impress his new friend by using very bombastic language instead of speaking simply.
•          The local bank manager had quite a bombastic impression of himself in terms of his importance to the national bank.
•          Michael Jones, the Chancellor of the university, often gave the most bombastic speeches; especially when all the Head of Departments were present.