Pompous: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คก
pompous
[ หpษmpษs ]
behavior
Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, often manifested through arrogant behavior or speech.
Synonyms
arrogant, haughty, overbearing, pretentious
Examples of usage
- He was known for his pompous attitude towards his colleagues.
- The politician's pompous speech did not sit well with the audience.
- She couldn't stand his pompous demeanor during the meeting.
style
Characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance, often in an excessive or showy manner.
Synonyms
extravagant, flamboyant, grandiose, ornate
Examples of usage
- The room was decorated in a pompous style with elaborate furnishings.
- Her pompous fashion sense always drew attention at social events.
Translations
Translations of the word "pompous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pomposo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคเคฌเคฐเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช pompรถs
๐ฎ๐ฉ megah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะฟะตะทะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pompowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท pompeux
๐ช๐ธ pomposo
๐น๐ท gรถsteriลli
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุจุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ okรกzalรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ okรกzalรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆตฎๅคธ
๐ธ๐ฎ pompozen
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฆgur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปัะฐะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkษbbรผrlรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pomposo
Etymology
The word 'pompous' originated from the late 16th century, deriving from the French word 'pompeux' and the Latin word 'pomposus', both meaning 'full of grandeur'. Over time, 'pompous' evolved to describe someone who displays an exaggerated sense of self-importance or grandiosity.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,229, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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