POMPOUS


Meaning of POMPOUS in English

1.

If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they behave or speak in a very serious way because they think they are more important than they really are.

He was somewhat ~ and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.

ADJ disapproval

~ly

Robin said ~ly that he had an important business appointment.

ADV: usu ADV with v

2.

A ~ building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate.

The service was grand without being ~.

ADJ

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