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pompous

One entry found.


Entry Word:
pompous
Function:
adjective
Text: 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
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