Bombastiko (en. Bombastic)

/bom-bas-ti-ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains overly dramatic statements or sometimes blunt.
His speech was full of bombast and was not effective.
Ang kanyang talumpati ay puno ng bombastiko at hindi naging epektibo.
Without real content, but long statements that are meaningless.
His writing style is bombastic and unengaging.
Ang istilo ng kanyang pagsusulat ay bombastiko at hindi nakakaengganyo.
Uses grandiose language to appear more intelligent or powerful.
His comments seem bombastic, but lack substance.
Ang kanyang mga komento ay tila bombastiko, pero walang substansiya.

Etymology

From the English word 'bombastic'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bombastic words
Statements filled with overly exaggerated expression that are not realistic.
salita ng bombastiko

Related Words

sentence
A statement that expresses a thought or idea.
pangungusap
argument
A statement that advocates for an opinion or stance.
argumento

Slang Meanings

Cool or flashy
Wow, your outfit is so bombastic today!
Grabe, ang bombastiko ng outfit mo today!
Very strong or impressive
Her performance on stage was so bombastic!
Ang bombastiko ng performance niya sa stage!
Too high an opinion of oneself
She seems so bombastic, always having high standards.
Parang bombastiko siya, lagi na lang ang taas ng standards niya.