CEFR B2

pompous

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing an excessive sense of self-importance; overly grand or solemn.

Examples

He was a pompous man who bored everyone with his endless stories of his own achievements.
The politician delivered a pompous speech that was full of empty promises.

Synonyms: proud, arrogant, pretentious, haughty

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pompous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒmpəs/

Definition

Having or showing an excessive sense of self-importance; overly grand or solemn.

Examples

He was a pompous man who bored everyone with his endless stories of his own achievements.
The politician delivered a pompous speech that was full of empty promises.
She found his pompous attitude incredibly irritating.

Synonyms of pompous

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