pompous

Man is a Noble Animal,” Browne wrote, “splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave.

Subsequent facts, however, proved these pompous vows to be merely a figure of speech.

On the contrary, Mr. Ducksmith loved to talk—in a dismal, pompous way—chiefly of British politics.

The opportunity came presently, for Lady Merehaven was called away, leaving a pompous old diplomat to wait on the queen.

She felt almost pompous with the sense of playing her part in a great event, fancied herself, perhaps, its central figure.

A handsome soldier on a restive bay mare came next, and behind him a huge touring car with a pompous black chauffeur.