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pomposity


pom·pos·i·ty

noun \päm-ˈpä-sə-tē\
plural pom·pos·i·ties

Definition of POMPOSITY

1
: pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
2
: a pompous gesture, habit, or act

Examples of POMPOSITY

  1. <restaurant reviews that are written with a pomposity that will leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth>
  2. <his over-the-top trophy mansion should give you some idea of his pomposity>

First Known Use of POMPOSITY

1620

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