Synonyms for purple prose

Most common

bombast · fustian

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.

Example sentences

• bombast Tom was full of bombast and pride until a dart flew straight into his forehead.

By length

7 letters

bombast², fustian³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bombast² = 2 syllables).