Synonym of 'Bombastic' Explained for 10-Year-Old Students

Hi there! Let's learn about the word "bombastic" together. "Bombastic" means using very big or fancy words to sound important, but sometimes it can mean that someone is speaking in a way that is a bit too showy or exaggerating.

Here are some synonyms (words that have a similar meaning) to "bombastic" that you can use:

• Pompous – when someone acts like they're very important in a way that might be too much.
• Showy – when someone tries to get attention by being very flashy or loud.
• Grandiose – when something is made to seem more important or impressive than it really is.
• Flamboyant – when someone is very colorful and tries to attract attention.
• Overblown – when something is exaggerated or made to seem bigger or better than it truly is.

So, if someone speaks in a "bombastic" way, they might be trying to sound very smart or important but it can come off as too much or silly. Instead of saying "bombastic," you could use one of these simpler synonyms depending on what you want to say!

Hope this helps you understand "bombastic" better!