pomposity
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7.7
- noun
- /pɑmˈpɑsɪti/
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pomposidad
- The speaker's pomposity overshadowed the important points he was trying to make.
And the advice is beware the demon pomposity.
- And the advice is beware the demon pomposity.
Examples
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While such playfulness may serve as an antidote to academic solemnity and pomposity, it may also be a cover for narcissism and self-indulgence.
Academic text (1995) -
Yet Paul was a kind person and notably sensitive to others, unless he bumped into pomposity or egomania.
Academic text (1999) -
The debate is gonna be a night full of pomposity.
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The older professor then gets stuck in pomposity, fearful he'll be found out.
Academic text (2016) -
"A most strange tribe," she began, in mock scientific pomposity.
Fiction book (2001) -
Rather, it is a matter of the extent of Bloom's unscholarly pomposity.
Academic text (1991) -
I recalled the looming pomposity of the director on the set, clenching my teeth.
Fiction book (1992) -
Donny liked Harry Berger, a rabid Bulls fan, fiftyish, with none of the authoritative pomposity of most physicians.
Fiction book (1997) -
With his bushy brows, a neatly trimmed gray beard, and an air of academic pomposity, Morgan perfectly suited Joel's image of a college professor.
Fiction book (1992) -
His pomposity made it hard for others to enjoy the meeting.
Synonyms
4
9.5
Words that show you think you are better than others without proof
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7.7
A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner
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8.5
An act of showing off money or achievements to get attention
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7.7
Acting like you are more important or more educated than you really are
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9.1
A way of speaking that sounds proud and annoys people
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8.6
Speech or writing that is too fancy and feels overdone
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7.9
A way of behaving that tries to show you are better than other people
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7.4
Acting as if you are more important than other people
A way of speaking or writing that seems too serious and showy
Speech or writing that uses big, fancy words to sound important
Language that tries to sound important but has little meaning
A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others
Treating people as if they are less smart or important
A quality of being showy and loud in style that hides simple beauty
Antonyms
How Pompous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pomposity comes from the old word pomp, which meant 'a show' or 'formal ceremony'. So, pomposity is behaving in a showy, overly proud way to seem important.