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Definition of pompous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorexaggeratedly dignified or self-important
- He gave a pompous speech about his achievements.
2.
ceremonialUK characterized by ceremonial pomp or splendourUK
- The pompous ceremony lasted for hours.
Expressions with pompous
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arrogant person with an inflated sense of importance
Everyone thought he was a pompous ass at the meeting.
Origin of pompous
Latin, pompa (procession)
Terms with pompous included in their meaning
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communication
pompous or pretentious talk or writing
movement
proud stiff pompous walk
behavior
person who is pompous and self-important
pompous
having an imposing sound and little content
style
pompous or pretentious in style or manner
behavior
pompous or arrogant in manner
arrogance
pompous or arrogant in manner or speech
person
noisily domineering or pompous in manner
behavior
extremely pompous person
behavior
in an exaggerated or pompous manner
pompousness
state of being pompous or pretentious
speak lengthily
speak at length in a pompous or tedious way
behavior
having a pompous or dogmatic attitude
pompous speech
speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner
speech
speaking in a pompous or dogmatic manner
behavior
self-important or pompous in behavior
behavior
in a moralizing and pompous manner
communication
expressed in a lengthy or pompous way
language
overly complex and pompous in style
language
use of pompous or complex language
pompous
speaking in an exaggeratedly self-important manner
pretentious talk
pretentious or pompous speech
communication
talking at length in a pompous way
language
pompous or inflated language
Examples of pompous in a sentence
His pompous manner annoyed everyone at the meeting. The pompous parade featured elaborate floats. His pompous attire was the talk of the event.
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- French:pompeux, ...
- German:pompös, prunkvoll, ...
- Italian:pomposo, sfarzoso, ...
- Spanish:pomposo, ostentoso, ...
- Portuguese:pomposo, ...
- Chinese:自命不凡的, 隆重的, ...
- Japanese:尊大な, 華やかな, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَبِّر, أَبْهَى, ...
- Hebrew:נָפוּחַ, רַאֲוְתָנִי, ...
- Russian:напыщенный, помпезный, ...
- Ukrainian:пихатий, помпезний, ...
- Hindi:दंभपूर्ण, धूमधाम से भरा, ...
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