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more bombastic
Superlative
most bombastic
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using inflated or pretentious language that sounds impressive but lacks real substance
- His bombastic speech was full of grand promises but little detail.
- The article's bombastic tone distracted from its weak argument.
- She dismissed his bombastic claims as empty boasting.
- The politician's bombastic rhetoric stirred emotions but offered no solutions.
- The review was bombastic, overflowing with exaggerated praise.
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