POMPOUS


Meaning of POMPOUS in English

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

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