pompous
[ pom-puhs ]
/ ˈpɒm pəs /
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adjective
characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
ostentatiously lofty or high-flown: a pompous speech.
Archaic. characterized by pomp, or a display of stately splendor or magnificence: an impressive and pompous funeral.
SYNONYMS FOR pompous
1 pretentious.
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Origin of pompous
OTHER WORDS FROM pompous
pomp·ous·ly, adverbun·pomp·ous, adjectiveun·pomp·ous·ly, adverbun·pomp·ous·ness, nounWords nearby pompous
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pompous
/ (ˈpɒmpəs) /
adjective
exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important
ostentatiously lofty in stylea pompous speech
rare characterized by ceremonial pomp or splendour
Derived forms of pompous
pompously, adverbpompousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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