Definition & Meaning of "pompous"in English

pompous

having an overly high sense of self-importance

arrogant

big

conceited

condescending

disdainful

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most pompous

Comparative

more pompous

gradable

domain

behavior, personality, evaluation

Examples

His pompous speeches about his own achievements made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

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