Pompously: meaning, definitions and examples

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pompously

 

[ ˈpɒmpəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

spoken language

In a self-important or arrogant manner.

Synonyms

arrogantly, haughtily, pretentiously

Examples of usage

  • He spoke pompously, as if he were the most important person in the room.
  • She strutted around pompously, acting as if she owned the place.
Context #2 | Adverb

formal writing

In a showy or ostentatious manner.

Synonyms

flamboyantly, grandiosely, ostentatiously

Examples of usage

  • The interior of the castle was decorated pompously, with gold and velvet everywhere.
  • The ceremony was conducted pompously, with elaborate rituals and grand gestures.

Translations

Translations of the word "pompously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pomposamente

🇮🇳 घमंडी ढंग से

🇩🇪 pompös

🇮🇩 dengan megah

🇺🇦 пишно

🇵🇱 pompatycznie

🇯🇵 仰々しく

🇫🇷 pompeusement

🇪🇸 pomposamente

🇹🇷 gösterişli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 거창하게

🇸🇦 بكبرياء

🇨🇿 okázale

🇸🇰 okázalo

🇨🇳 自命不凡地

🇸🇮 pompozno

🇮🇸 drambsömlega

🇰🇿 салтанатты түрде

🇬🇪 დიდებულად

🇦🇿 təntənəli şəkildə

🇲🇽 pomposamente

Etymology

The word 'pompously' is derived from the adjective 'pompous', which comes from the Old French word 'pompeux', meaning 'stately' or 'solemn'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe behavior or speech that is characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance or grandeur.

See also: pompousness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,730 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.