bumbaste

/ˈbʌm.bæste/

Definitions

1. verb

to decorate or embellish something with excessive or insincere ornamentation

“The politician’s speech was bumbasted with empty promises to win the voters’ support.”

2. noun

insincere or excessive ornamentation or embellishment

“The artist’s use of bright colors and glittery effects was a perfect example of bumbaste in her paintings.”

Synonyms

  • adorn
  • gild

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • strip