bombastic
Example Sentences
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Sunday was undeniably great theater, two bombastic blue chip programs, Final Four again on the line.
Despite his bombastic rhetoric, Iran watchers said he has in the past demonstrated some pragmatism, which, combined with his regime bona fides, could position him as a viable interlocutor.
In her nearly six years in Congress, Greene developed a reputation for bombastic committee appearances, embracing conspiracy theories, and supporting hardline immigration policies.
From BBC
James, the son of a fisherman, was bombastic with an entrepreneurial streak, while Martin was the more reserved beer geek.
From BBC
So there’s this bombastic side to his personality, but then the treat of working with him is you get to see this very sweet, actually quite vulnerable, very generous and kind side.
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