Entry Word: pompous

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude <the pompous waiter served us in the manner of a person doing some poor soul a great favor> — see arrogant
2 having too high an opinion of oneself <a pompous music teacher who thought that music was lucky to have her> — see conceited
3 self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance <a pompous gambling casino decorated to look like a palace in ancient Rome> — see pretentious 1