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bombastic

UK/bɒm'bæstik/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Using pompous, inflated language that sounds impressive but lacks real meaning.

夸夸其谈的,浮夸的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
bombaststem
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=bombastic

Common Collocations

  • 1.bombastic style浮夸的风格
  • 2.bombastic tone浮夸的语气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His bombastic language couldn't hide his lack of real knowledge.

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