Bombastic
(adjective)
- Speech or writing that is grandiose, high-flown, and often intended to impress or mislead.
- A person who speaks or writes in a bombastic manner.
Origin:
The word bombastic is derived from the latin word "bombus" which means "a humming or buzzing sound" and "bombast" which refers to padding or stuffing for clothing. it is used to describe speech or writing that is grandiose, high-flown, and often intended to impress or mislead.
Examples:
- His bombastic speeches left the audience feeling confused and unimpressed.
- The politician's bombastic rhetoric was criticized as empty promises.
- The writer's bombastic style was mocked by critics.
- He was known for his bombastic personality and grandiose claims.
- The bombastic language in the speech made it difficult to understand the real message.