: marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast: pompous, overblown
a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district
Recent Examples on the WebBut generally, even the most bombastic Republicans — Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Jim Jordan of Ohio — were at least initially focused elsewhere. Jonathan Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Recent weeks have seen a flood of pretrial motions, each seemingly more bombastic than the last. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Juggling aspects of her self During an interview on a recent Tuesday, Cho sounded uncharacteristically serious, philosophical even — a stark departure from her usual loud, animated and often bombastic persona onstage. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 But the bombastic version of Jones was always lurking under the surface, or even on full display away from the courthouse. Jim Vertuno And Michael Tarm, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2022 The song is essentially a bombastic boast track about how Exuma came to Earth on a lightning bolt to do magic and solve his people’s ills. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 While Kinzinger was occasionally bombastic, Luria was a powerful advocate with her understated intensity. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Reiner appears as Alan Brady; a bombastic variety show host.CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Olsen makes rock music that veers between spare and bombastic, anchored by her bright voice and intimate lyrics. Katherine Cusumano, Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2022 See More