Pomposity: meaning, definitions and examples
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pomposity
[ pɒmˈpɒsɪti ]
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
Word origin
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.