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- Dictionarypomposity/pɒmˈpɒsɪti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being pompous; self-importance: "his reputation for arrogance and pomposity" Similar Opposite
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POMPOSITY definition: 1. the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important: 2. the…. Learn more.
noun. pom· pos· i· ty päm-ˈpä-sə-tē. plural pomposities. Synonyms of pomposity. 1. : pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior. 2. : a pompous gesture, habit, or act. Synonyms. arrogance. assumption. bumptiousness. consequence. haughtiness. hauteur. high horse. huffiness. imperiousness. loftiness. lordliness. masterfulness. peremptoriness. pompousness.
POMPOSITY meaning: 1. the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important: 2. the…. Learn more.
The noun pomposity means super-sized self-confidence. A person who thinks he or she is better than every else suffers from pomposity — and everyone in that person's life suffers, too.
Definition of pomposity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Pomposity definition: the quality of being pompous. . See examples of POMPOSITY used in a sentence.
Pomposity means speaking or behaving in a very serious manner which shows that you think you are more important than you really are. [ disapproval ] He hated pomposity and disliked being called a genius.
adj. 1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders. 2. Full of high-sounding phrases; bombastic: a pompous proclamation. 3. Archaic Characterized by pomp or stately display: a pompous occasion.
A complete guide to the word "POMPOSITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Pomposity definition: The quality of being pompous; ostentation; self-importance.
