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Synonyms & Similar Words
pretentiousness
arrogance
haughtiness
conceit
self-importance
pride
vainglory
grandiosity
ostentation
affectedness
mannerism
pedantry
snobbery
snobbishness
exclusivity
elitism
superiority
condescension
patronization
smugness
complacency
pomp
ceremony
ritual
formalism
stiffness
rigidity
solemnity
gravity
portentousness
bombast
grandiloquence
verbosity
loquacity
garrulousness
volubility
effusiveness
expansiveness
Meaning of Pomposity
The quality of being pompous or having an excessively self-important manner
Definitions
- The quality of being pompous or having an excessively self-important manner
- * A feeling or attitude of being better than others
Etymology of Pomposity
The word "pomposity" originates from the Latin word "pompa," meaning procession or parade, and the suffix "-osity," which forms a noun indicating a quality or state
Historically, the term "pomposity" has been used to describe excessive or affected grandeur, particularly in language or behavior
Example Uses
- The politician's pomposity was evident in his long-winded speeches and elaborate gestures
- * The professor's pomposity made him unpopular among his students, who found his lectures tedious and self-indulgent
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
humility
modesty
simplicity
unpretentiousness
informality
casualness
friendliness
approachability
warmth
sincerity
genuineness
authenticity
naturalness
spontaneity
ease
relaxation
flexibility
adaptability
openness
receptivity
willingness
cooperativeness
cordiality
affability
geniality