bombast

Meanings

• noun

  elaborate and pompous language, often used to impress or deceive

  - "The politician's bombast during his campaign speech left many voters unimpressed."
  - "Despite his bombast, the actor's performance was underpar."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɒmbæst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fustian , aureation , bombard phrase , fustian , grandiloquence , purple prose , aureate , highfalutin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bombast
combat , taboot , abbot , gobbet

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Variants

List of all variants of bombast that leads to same result
bombast , bombasts

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Etymology

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From Middle English bombast, from Old French bombe, a bomb, possibly because of the inflated language's explosive effect.

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Trivia

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1. Bombast was once used as a synonym for gunpowder due to its explosive effect on language.

2. The word 'bombastic' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. Bombast is often used interchangeably with the term 'grandiloquence'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rhetoric: Bombast is a type of rhetorical device used to persuade or impress an audience through the use of elaborate and pompous language.

2. grandiosity: Bombast is often used to describe grandiose or excessively pompous behavior or language.

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Culture

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Bombast has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the works of Shakespeare and other Elizabethan playwrights. It is often used to portray pompous and self-important characters.

How to Memorize "bombast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filled with hot air, representing the inflated and pompous nature of bombast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with pompous or self-important people, such as politicians or actors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as BOMBAST, which stands for 'Blowsy Orator Making Bombastic Statements'.

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