adjective

pompous

/ˈpɒmpəs/ · say it: POM·pus

self-important and pretentious

In Personality & Character

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1. (adjective) behaving or speaking in a way that seems important or dignified, but is actually annoying or ridiculous

2. (adjective) grand or impressive in appearance, but often in an exaggerated way

Examples

1. His pompous speech about his achievements made everyone roll their eyes.
2. The pompous building with its enormous columns looked more like a museum than a house.

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pompous

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