Pompously: meaning, definitions and examples
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pompously
[ ˈpɒmpəsli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.