POMPOSITY


Meaning of POMPOSITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɒmpɒsɪti ]

( pomposities)

Pomposity means speaking or behaving in a very serious manner which shows that you think you are more important than you really are.

He hated pomposity and disliked being called a genius.

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl [ disapproval ]

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