"Rodomont" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To talk boastfully or speechify in a pompous manner, often about imaginary exploits, with affected grandeur or soldierly phrases.
1. The politician used a lot of rodomontade during his speech, praising himself endlessly for his insignificant achievements.
2. After downplaying the risks, the travel company used a lot of rodomont, making the tourists feel like they were going to have a great time at the volcanic region.
3. The hotel's advertisement contained a lot of rodomont, exaggerating the luxurious features of the rooms and luring many guests into booking with false expectations.
4. The rodomont of his professor about the universities and abilities of the students created an unpleasant image when everyone actually knew they were quite average.
5. The people listening to the Fortune teller thought it was rodomont when she told them that the great wizard was going to bless their future to be successful.