Bombast

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Inflated, pompous language or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance.

“The senator's opening address was dismissed by commentators as political bombast with no substance.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bom·bast

Related Words

Synonyms

fustian rantclaptrapblah

Antonyms

restraintunderstatementsimplicity

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in AST, double B at the start is memorable, OMB cluster in the middle

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Scrabble

Two B tiles score 6 points combined, BOMBAST is a satisfying high-value play

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Words you can make from Bombast

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bombast”.

abbots abbot ambos atmos atoms basto boast boats bombs botas moats sabot stoma tambo tomas tombs abos ambo amos atmo atom babs bams bast

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