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Pompousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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pompousness

 

[ ˈpɒmpəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

The quality of being excessively self-important or arrogant, characterized by an exaggerated sense of one's importance or abilities.

Synonyms

arrogance, haughtiness, pretentiousness

Examples of usage

  • He displayed his pompousness by constantly boasting about his achievements.
  • Her pompousness made it difficult for others to approach her.
  • Don't mistake confidence for pompousness.
Context #2 | Noun

language

The use of language that is overly formal, showy, or grandiose, often with the intention of impressing others.

Synonyms

grandiloquence, ostentation, verbosity

Examples of usage

  • His pompousness in speech alienated many of his listeners.
  • The writer's pompousness in language overshadowed the message of the text.
  • Her pompousness in vocabulary made her writing difficult to understand.

Translations

Translations of the word "pompousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pomposidade

🇮🇳 गर्वीला होना

🇩🇪 Pompösität

🇮🇩 keangkuhan

🇺🇦 помпезність

🇵🇱 pompatyczność

🇯🇵 誇張

🇫🇷 pomposité

🇪🇸 pomposidad

🇹🇷 gösteriş

🇰🇷 거만함

🇸🇦 تكلف

🇨🇿 pompéznost

🇸🇰 pompéznosť

🇨🇳 浮夸

🇸🇮 pomp

🇮🇸 dramb

🇰🇿 әсемдік

🇬🇪 პომპეზურობა

🇦🇿 təntənəlilik

🇲🇽 pomposidad

Word origin

The word 'pompousness' derives from the Middle French word 'pompeux', which means 'pompous'. It has been in use since the 16th century to describe behavior or language that is characterized by excessive self-importance. The concept of pompousness has been explored in literature and psychology, highlighting its negative impact on interpersonal relationships and communication.

See also: pompously.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,807, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.