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What is another word for Pompous? – 208 Pompous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pretentious self-important arrogant haughty superior condescending patronizing snobbish snooty high-handed overbearing imperious domineering boastful vainglorious egotistical narcissistic prideful conceited smug complacent affected mannered ostentatious showy flashy grandiose inflated bombastic rhetorical flowery ornate elaborate grand lofty high-flown inflated turgid verbose prolix long-winded windy garrulous loquacious talkative voluble effusive expansive effulgent flamboyant exhibitionistic attention-seeking egocentric self-aggrandizing self-promoting

    Meaning of Pompous

    having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own importance

    Definitions

    • Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own importance, or a liking for being elaborate and formal in one's language or behavior
    • * Characterized by an inflated self-importance, often accompanied by a tendency to use overly elaborate language or mannerisms

    Etymology of Pompous

    The word "pompous" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin "pompus," meaning "a procession" or "a show," and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was excessively showy or self-important, often in a way that was perceived as insincere or pretentious

    Example Uses

    • The pompous language used in the company's mission statement made it seem like they were trying too hard to impress
    • * His pompous attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for him to build meaningful relationships
    • * The professor's pompous demeanor in class made her seem unapproachable and intimidating

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humble modest unassuming low-key unpretentious down-to-earth straightforward simple unadorned plain unaffected natural genuine sincere honest unostentatious restrained subdued muted understated reserved quiet unobtrusive self-effacing deferential courteous polite gracious considerate

    Related Nouns

    arrogance haughtiness superiority condescension patronage snobbery pride conceit smugness complacency affectation mannerism ostentation showiness grandiosity inflation bombast rhetoric floweryness ornateness elaborateness grandness loftiness high-flownness turgidity verbosity prolixity long-windedness garrulousness loquaciousness talkativeness volubility effusiveness expansiveness effulgence flamboyance exhibitionism attention-seeking egocentricity self-aggrandizement self-promotion

    Related Verbs

    boast brag vaunt crow gloat swagger strut preen show off flaunt parade display exhibit showcase pontificate orate declaim harangue lecture sermonize moralize preach talk down patronize condescend sneer scoff sneer look down disdain scorn despise

    Related Adjectives

    arrogant haughty superior condescending patronizing snobbish snooty high-handed overbearing imperious domineering boastful vainglorious egotistical narcissistic prideful conceited smug complacent affected mannered ostentatious showy flashy grandiose inflated bombastic rhetorical flowery ornate elaborate grand lofty high-flown turgid verbose prolix long-winded garrulous loquacious talkative voluble effusive expansive effulgent flamboyant exhibitionistic attention-seeking egocentric self-aggrandizing self-promoting