bombastic

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Looking at you, Avengers Campus, a half-finished land with a bombastic orchestral score and familiar, urban design that wouldn’t be out of place in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

His many other roles included a mafia consigliere in The Godfather, a bombastic army officer in Apocalypse Now, and a Texas Ranger-turned-cattle driver in Lonesome Dove.

From BBC