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Pomposity: meaning, definitions and examples

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pomposity

 

[ pɒmˈpɒsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in formal settings

The quality of being pompous; self-importance. Pomposity often manifests itself through an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, grandiosity, or pretentiousness.

Synonyms

arrogance, pretentiousness, self-importance

Examples of usage

  • He spoke with such pomposity that it was hard to take him seriously.
  • Her pomposity was evident in the way she carried herself at the formal event.

Translations

Translations of the word "pomposity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pomposidade

🇮🇳 भव्यता

🇩🇪 Prunk

🇮🇩 kemegahan

🇺🇦 помпезність

🇵🇱 pomp

🇯🇵 華やかさ

🇫🇷 pomposité

🇪🇸 pomposidad

🇹🇷 gösteriş

🇰🇷 화려함

🇸🇦 البذخ

🇨🇿 okázalost

🇸🇰 okázalosť

🇨🇳 华丽

🇸🇮 pomp

🇮🇸 mikið prjál

🇰🇿 салтанат

🇬🇪 პომპეზურობა

🇦🇿 təzahürat

🇲🇽 pomposidad

Etymology

The word 'pomposity' originated from the Latin word 'pompa,' meaning 'pomp' or 'ceremony.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of self-importance or grandiosity. The term has been used in English language since the 17th century to describe individuals who exhibit an excessive sense of self-importance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,008 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.