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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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"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

The retention of Blair Murray, one of Wales' bright sparks in a nightmare 2024-25, at full-back was another big talking point from the selection after Argentina ruled the air.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

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

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