bloviate

/ˈblɔvɪeɪt, ˈblɔvɪɛt/

Definitions

1. verb

to speak or write at length in a pompous or tedious manner

“The politician was accused of bloviating on the campaign trail, using complex words to confuse his audience.”

2. noun

the act of speaking or writing in a pompous or tedious manner

“The audience’s patience was lost due to the professor’s lengthy, self-aggrandizing bloviation.”

Synonyms

  • orate
  • prattle
  • preach

Antonyms

  • concise
  • succinct