transcription, транскрипция: [ pɒmpəs ]
1.
If you describe someone as pompous , 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 pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.
ADJ [ disapproval ]
• pomp‧ous‧ly
Robin said pompously that he had an important business appointment.
ADV : usu ADV with v
2.
A pompous building or ceremony is very grand and elaborate.
The service was grand without being pompous.
ADJ