Bombastic English Words ((new)) Now

Why use one syllable when twelve will do? Some words don’t just communicate—they orate . They swell with importance, bristle with syllables, and strut across a sentence like a peacock in a thunderstorm. These are the bombastic words of the English language: extravagant, high-sounding, and deliciously over-the-top.

They just paid you a magnificent compliment. Try our “Bombastic Word of the Day” calendar. Day 1: Bumfuzzle (to confuse). Day 2: Gardyloo (a warning cry before throwing dirty water from a window). You’re welcome. bombastic english words