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   pomposity

   /pɒmˈpɒsɪti/

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   • 1. the quality of being pompous; self-importance: "his reputation for arrogance and pomposity" Similar self-importanceimperiousnesspompousnesssententiousnessgrandiosityaffectationstiffnessairspretentiousnesspretensionarrogancevanityhaughtinessprideconceitegotismsuperciliousnesscondescensionaffectednessinformal:snootinessuppishnessuppitinessbombastloftinesspompousnessturgiditygrandiloquencemagniloquenceornatenessportentousnesspedantryboastfulnessboastingbraggingsonorousnesswindinessrare:fustianeuphuismorotundityOpposite modestyhumility

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   What is pomposity?

   • Definition of pomposity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the fact of showing that you think you are more important than other people, especially by using long and formal words synonym pretentiousness The prince's manner was informal, without a trace of pomposity.

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   What is another word for pomposity?

   • Where others have imploded in their own pomposity, Pirates ' self-awareness sees it through. Find similar words to pomposity using the buttons below. Pomposity definition: The quality of being pompous; ostentation; self-importance.

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   What is the meaning of pompous?

   • n. 1. pompous oratory or pretentious writing. 2. Obs. cotton or other material used to stuff garments; padding. 3. Obs. bombastic. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   What does pompously mean?

   • Define pompously. pompously synonyms, pompously pronunciation, pompously translation, English dictionary definition of pompously. adj. 1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.

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   What is the quality of being pompous?

   • the quality of being pompous. pompous parading of dignity or importance. an instance of being pompous, as by ostentatious loftiness of language, manner, or behavior.

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   What is pompous parading?

   • pompous parading of dignity or importance. an instance of being pompous, as by ostentatious loftiness of language, manner, or behavior. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   Pomposity is the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.

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     POMPOSITY meaning: 1. the quality of being too serious and...

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     POMPOSITY translate: pompositat, ostentació. Learn more in...

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     POMPOSITY translate: pomposità, pompa, pomposità. Learn more...

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   The meaning of POMPOSITY is pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior. pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior; a pompous gesture, habit, or act… See the full definition

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   Pomposity is the quality of being pompous, or showing off dignity or importance in a vain or ostentatious way. Learn how to use this word in a sentence and its origin from late Middle English and Latin.

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   Pomposity is the quality of being pompous, which means excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of pomposity and related words in English and Spanish.

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   4 meanings: 1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance 2. the quality of being pompous 3. ostentatiously lofty.... Click for more definitions.

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