fustianish

/fʌsˈteɪnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or characteristic of fustian; pretentious or bombastic.

“The poet’s fustianish language made his poem hard to understand.”

2. adverb

In a pretentious or bombastic manner.

“He spoke fustianish about his supposed accomplishments.”

Synonyms

  • bombastic
  • pretentious

Antonyms

  • modest
  • unassuming