Vocabulary Spotlight
Bombastic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: दिखावटी (Dikhavati) – Using high-sounding language with little meaning to impress others.
Pronunciation
[bom-bas-tik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Grandiloquent – उच्चभाषी (Ucchbhashi)
Related Words
Orator – वक्ता (Vakta)
Word Origin
“Bombastic” shabd 16th century mein English mein aaya. Iska origin “bombace” se hai, jo ki cotton ko refer karta tha – kuch over-the-top ya excessive ko imply karne ke liye.
Word Family
Adjective: Bombastic – दिखावटी (Dikhavati)
Noun: Bombast – आडंबर (Aadambar)
Usage Examples
1. Uske bombastic bhashan se sabhi bore ho gaye.
– Everyone got bored with his bombastic speech.
2. Neta ka bombastic style uski asli baaton ko chhupa raha tha.
– The politician’s bombastic style was hiding his real message.
Cultural Note
India mein, kai log bombastic bhashan dena pasand karte hain, khaaskar neta aur TV anchors. Iska use aur bhi zyada hota hai jab impress karna ho.
In Context
“Bombastic” ko aajkal aksar politicians aur media personalities ke liye use kiya jata hai jab wo over-the-top ya dramatic language use karte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bombastic” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bombastic” shabd kis century se aaya hai?