Rhodomontade (Noun)
Meaning
Vain and empty boasting.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- His constant claims of being a top-ranked tennis player were just a rhodomontade, as he had never actually competed in a professional tournament.
- The self-proclaimed billionaire's rhodomontade about his wealth was quickly exposed as a fabrication when his business went bankrupt.
- After listening to the politician's rhodomontade about his achievements, many voters felt disillusioned and disappointed.
- His boastful speeches were filled with rhodomontade, leaving his colleagues to wonder if he had ever actually accomplished anything.
- The rapper's rhodomontade about his tough street cred was met with skepticism by fans who knew he grew up in a suburban neighborhood.