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BOMBASTICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bombastically mean?
• BOMBASTICALLY (adverb)
The adverb BOMBASTICALLY has 2 senses:
1. in a turgid manner
2. in a grandiose manner
Familiarity information: BOMBASTICALLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a turgid manner
Synonyms:
bombastically; turgidly
Context example:
he lectured bombastically about his theories
Pertainym:
bombastic (ostentatiously lofty in style)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a grandiose manner
Synonyms:
bombastically; grandiosely
Context example:
the building was bombastically spacious
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