bardolphian

/bɑːrdɒlˈfiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Bardolph, a character in Shakespeare’s Henry IV, or characteristic of the foolhardy and boastful qualities associated with him.

“The bardolphian bravado of the young adventurer was a facade for his deep-seated fears.”

Synonyms

  • boastfully
  • braggartly

Antonyms

  • cautiously
  • timidly