rodomontade
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌroʊdəˈmɒteɪd/
KK: /ˌroʊdəˈmɒnteɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who is overly proud or bragging in a way that seems exaggerated or showy.
Example
His rodomontade remarks about his achievements made everyone roll their eyes.
Conversation
Did you hear Mike's latest story about his trip?
Yeah, it was a bit too rodomontade if you ask me.
I know, right? Sometimes he just goes overboard with his bragging.
Totally! It makes it hard to believe any of it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boastful
vainglorious
braggart
Antonyms
humble
modest
unassuming
intransitive verb
Definition
To boast or brag in a loud and confident way.
Example
He tends to rodomontade about his achievements at every opportunity.
Tense Forms
Past: rodomontaded
Past Participle: rodomontaded
Conversation
Did you hear Jake's latest story about his trip?
Yeah, he always loves to rodomontade about his adventures.
It's like he thinks he's the only one who travels.
noun
Definition
A type of boastful or pretentious talk that often involves exaggeration and bluster.
Example
His speech was filled with rodomontade, making it hard to take him seriously.
Conversation
Did you hear his speech at the party last night?
Yeah, it was full of rodomontade — so much bragging!
I know, right? It felt like he was just showing off.
Root Explanation
Rodomontade → It originates from the Italian word 'rodomontata', which is derived from 'Rodomonte', a boastful character in Italian literature. The term refers to extravagant boasting or bragging, particularly in a theatrical or exaggerated manner.
Memory Tip
Imagine a character named Rodomonte who is always bragging and boasting about his feats — this helps you remember that 'rodomontade' means extravagant boasting.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.