bombastic
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for bombastic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Using showy, elaborate language to sound impressive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From bombast (“padding, stuffing”) + -ic, 18th century. Sense evolution possibly influenced by unrelated bomb and bombard; see also bombard phrase.
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