pompous

ˈpɑmpəs
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Translation of pompous into German

Adjective

1.

behavior

exaggeratedly dignified or self-important
  • He gave a pompous speech about his achievements.Er hielt eine pompöse Rede über seine Errungenschaften.
2.

ceremonial

UK
characterized by ceremonial pomp or splendour
UK
pompös prunkvoll
  • The pompous ceremony lasted for hours.Die pompöse Zeremonie dauerte Stunden.
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Expressions with pompous: examples in English and translations in German

Wichtigtuer
Everyone thought he was a pompous ass at the meeting.

Synonyms and analogies of pompous in English

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.

Translations of "pompous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
pompösadj.

It sounds pompous and pretentious, but it isn't though.

Es klingt pompös und angeberisch, doch so ist es nicht.

prunkvolladj.

The extravagant shape with pompous wood-turned legs fits to any classy interior.

Seine extravagante Form mit prunkvoll gedrechselten Standfüßen passt perfekt zu jedem klassischen Interieur.

aufgeblaseneradj.

Now get ready to strut in there like a rich, pompous little gentleman.

Jetzt stolzier da rein wie ein reicher, aufgeblasener, kleiner Gentleman.

aufgeblasenadj.

Don't talk so pompous that you'd devote yourself to human survival.

Rede nicht so aufgeblasen, dass du dich dem menschlichen Fortbestand widmest.

hochtrabendadj.

The plans are pompous, but are ecologically implemented step by step.

Die Pläne sind hochtrabend, werden aber ökologisch Stück für Stück umgesetzt.

schwülstigadj.

It might sound a bit pompous, but I'd prefer to die on my feet than to live on my knees.

Es hört sich gewiss ein wenig schwülstig an, aber ich bevorzuge stehend zu sterben, anstatt auf Knien zu leben.

wichtigtuerischadj.

There would be no need to be pompous.

Es gäbe keinen Bedarf, wichtigtuerisch zu sein.

großspurigadj.

So, to not sound pompous,

Und um nicht großspurig zu klingen,

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Other translations for pompous:

  • geschwollenadj.
  • bombastischadj.
  • selbstgefälligadj.
  • gespreiztadj.
  • überheblichadj.
  • grandiosadj.

pompous: Examples and translations in context

His pompous speech was cut down to size by the audience's reactions.

Seine pompöse Rede wurde durch die Reaktionen des Publikums zurechtgestutzt.

The only thing you're protecting is your pompous campaign.

Das Einzige, das du beschützt, ist deine pompöse Kampagne.

The hall complete with such doors looks solemn and pompous.

Die Halle mit solchen Türen sieht ernst und pompös aus.

The interior with a large fireplace looks pompous and expensive.

Der Innenraum mit einem großen Kamin sieht pompös und teuer aus.

Their concerts were and are a truly pompous pleasure for the senses.

Ihre Konzerte waren und sind ein wahrhaft pompöses Vergnügen für die Sinne.

They stand in high contrast to the otherwise pompous songs.

Sie stehen somit in Kontrast zu den ansonsten eher pompösen Nummern.

The dark ruby-red colour is very pompous and intense.

Die dunkle rubin-rote Farbe des Weins ist sehr prunkvoll und intensiv.

You can hold pompous celebrations in the town hall.

Im Rathaus kannst du für deine Bürger prunkvolle Feste veranstalten.

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