bombastic meaning in Hindi

bombastic in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Bombastic

   ASimpleBWickedCElevatedDPastoral
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Simple

   Correct Answer: Simple
   Explanation: Bombastic refers to speech or writing that is overly elaborate and inflated, often to sound impressive but lacking in substance. The opposite of this would be simple, which means clear, plain, and without unnecessary complexity.
   Other options:
   • Wicked: Means evil or morally wrong, which is unrelated.
   • Elevated: Means raised or lofty, which is somewhat similar to bombastic rather than being its opposite.
   • Pastoral: Refers to rural or countryside settings, which is not an antonym of bombastic.

2. SSC MTS 2024 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
   Because the politician's speech was high-flown and pretentious, it gained popularity.

   AschematisingBaustereCmnemonicDbombastic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) bombastic

   Correct Answer: Bombastic
   Explanation:
   • Bombastic
   • Meaning: High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated or pretentious in speech or writing
   • Hindi: दिखावटी / आडंबरपूर्ण भाषा
   • Used for: Language or speeches that are overblown and lack substance
   • Sentence Meaning: Politician's speech was grand-sounding but empty in substance
   • Other Options:
   • Schematising – Representing in a schematic form (रूपरेखा तैयार करना)
   • Austere – Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance (कठोर / सादा)
   • Mnemonic – A device or trick to help remember something (स्मरण-सहायक)
   Final Answer: Bombastic

3. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
   Urban people have a bombastic lifestyle, which is very different from those of rural folks.

   AHollowBCommonCPretentiousDDelusive
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Pretentious

   Answer: Pretentious
   Explanation:
   The word "bombastic" means using language or behavior that is pompous, showy, or pretentious, often to impress others without real substance.
   (Hindi: घमंडी, दिखावटी)
   Other options:
   • Hollow – empty or meaningless (खोखला)
   • Common – ordinary or usual (साधारण)
   • Delusive – misleading or deceptive (भ्रामक)
   Hence, "Pretentious" is the most appropriate meaning of "bombastic."

4. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Bombastic

   ARhythmicBPlainCEssentialDSarcastic
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Plain

   The most appropriate antonym of the given word "Bombastic" is: Plain
   Bombastic: Characterized by inflated or grandiose language intended to impress or exaggerate one's importance or knowledge.
   Rhythmic: Having a regular or harmonious pattern of movement, sound, or flow.
   Plain: Simple, straightforward, or unadorned.
   Essential: Fundamental, crucial, or vital for the existence, functioning, or success of something.
   Sarcastic: Marked by or given to using irony, mockery, or ridicule to convey contempt or scorn.

Examples

• “His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience.”

bombastic – questions

What is the meaning of bombastic in Hindi?

bombastic means “शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण, आडंबरी” in Hindi. In English: Using inflated or showy language to impress

What are the synonyms of bombastic?

Synonyms of bombastic: pompous, grandiloquent, pretentious.

What is the opposite of bombastic?

Antonyms of bombastic: simple, plain, modest.

Has bombastic been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – bombastic has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-1.

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