big-talking

ADJECTIVE

bombastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grandiose histrionic histrionical rhapsodic

WEAK

aureate balderdash declamatory euphuistic flowery full of hot air fustian high-flown highfalutin inflated loudmouthed magniloquent orotund ostentatious overblown ranting rhetorical sonorous stuffed shirt swollen tumid turgid verbose windbag windy wordy

Antonyms

WEAK

humble quiet reserved restrained

ADJECTIVE

conceited

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogant bigheaded cocky conceity full of hot air gall ham hot stuff immodest know-it-all loudmouth narcissistic overweening phony puffed up self-important smart-alecky snotty stuck up swollen-headed vain vainglorious windbag

Antonyms

WEAK

diffident humble meek modest self-conscious shy timid unself-confident

ADJECTIVE

grandiloquent

Synonyms

WEAK

aureate bombastic declamatory euphistic fustian high-flown histrionic histrionical inflated magniloquent oratorical orotund overblown pompous purple rhetorical sonorous swollen tall-talking verbose windbag windy

Antonyms

WEAK

plain simple unadorned unpretentious

Example Sentences

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BBC Newsbeat was there too, speaking to artists and fans about the big talking points - starting with a few words they all wanted to hear.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"The war is going to be a big talking point," said Jon Cox, an industry analyst with Kepler Cheuvreux financial services.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Their other big talking point was gold, arguing the question is not if but when to buy the yellow metal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

A big talking point in Hollywood right now has been the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Carmena is getting ready to give him a big talking to.

From Bloom of Cactus by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)

big-talking

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