bombastic in French

bombastic in French is pompeux, ampoulé, boursouflé — bombastic means showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous.

bombastic in French

pompeux

adj

(of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous

ampoulé

adj

(of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous

boursouflé

adj

(of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous

enflé

adj

(of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous

abscons

adj

High-sounding but with little meaning.

verbeux

adj

High-sounding but with little meaning.

What does "bombastic" mean?

adj showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous
adj High‐sounding but with little meaning.
adj Loud, aggressive, highly exaggerated, or explosive in manner or delivery; over‐the‐top.
adj Inflated, overfilled.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "bombastic" in French?

"bombastic" in French is pompeux, ampoulé, boursouflé. bombastic means: showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous

Are there other ways to say "bombastic" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "bombastic": pompeux, ampoulé, boursouflé, enflé, abscons, verbeux.

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