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Pompously - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Pompously means behaving or speaking in an overly self-important or arrogant manner, often to impress others. It suggests excessive pride and a grandiose display of one’s own importance.

pompously

/ˈpɑːmpəsli/ /ˈpɒmpəsli/

Definition:

Acting with excessive self-importance or exaggerated dignity.

Synonyms:

Arrogantly, haughtily, pretentiously, grandiosely

Part of Speech:

Adverb

Antonyms:

Humbly, modestly

Common Collocations:

Speak pompously, behave pompously, act pompously

Derivatives:

Pompousness, pompous

Usage Tips:

Use "pompously" to describe someone behaving in an overly showy or self-important manner.

Common Phrases:

Full of sound and fury, high and mighty, lord it over

Etymology:

Derived from "pompous," from Old French "pompeux," ultimately from Latin "pompa" (procession).

Examples:

  • 1. He spoke pompously about his achievements at the meeting.
  • 2. The actor walked pompously across the stage, drawing everyone's attention.
  • 3. She dismissed the idea pompously, as if it were beneath her.
  • 4. The mayor addressed the crowd pompously, emphasizing his importance.

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