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ISEE/SSAThard
pompous
excessively self-important and showy in manner
Synonyms
- arrogant
- pretentious
- self-important
Antonyms
pompous in a sentence
The pompous professor bragged about his awards during every lecture.
The pompous manager insisted everyone address him by his full title.
Where it comes from
From Latin pompa 'procession, display'
Memory hook
POMP-ous — full of POMP and ceremony, showing off for attention.
Read it in context
- A Basin Between Tides Nature