pomposity

pom·pos·i·ty | \ päm-ˈpä-sə-tē

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plural pomposities

Definition of pomposity

1 : pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior

2 : a pompous gesture, habit, or act

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

Recent Examples on the Web Grove’s text is clear, practical and free of both pomposity and jargon. — The Economist, "Bartleby From the cradle to the Grove," 30 Jan. 2020 Some of his most memorable work focused on mocking the pomposity and dubious ethics of powerful men. — BostonGlobe.com, "NEW YORK — Dana Fradon, whose sophisticated and occasionally absurd lampoons of businessmen, politicians, and lawyers helped define The New Yorker’s postwar comic voice, died on Oct. 3 at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. He was 97.," 17 Oct. 2019 Some of his most memorable work focused on mocking the pomposity and dubious ethics of powerful men. — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, "Dana Fradon, Prolific New Yorker Cartoonist, Is Dead at 97," 15 Oct. 2019 Most obviously and perhaps most surprisingly, Roman (Kieran Culkin) emerged as a critic of empty snark and pomposity. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "One More Thought on Succession’s Ridiculous Banter," 15 Oct. 2019 But money is the only thing behind this — besides, perhaps, a dose of pomposity. — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, "Mitch Albom: Ohio State keeps giving Michigan fans reasons to hate it," 18 Aug. 2019 Her portrait of the parasitic relationship between fans and their idols is hilarious; her take on the record business exposes an industry of endemic pomposity and abuse. — Ron Charles Critic, Washington Post, "In Nell Zink’s ‘Doxology,’ D.C. punk and modern politics collide," 19 Aug. 2019 All of the interaction between Charlie and his parents – done within the confines of their spacious kitchen – are a mixture of satire, pomposity, tolerance/intolerance – and a generous dose of hypocrisy. — Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, "Review: So many layers in Los Altos Stage Company’s ‘Admissions’," 9 Sep. 2019 The complacent bros who populate Katherine’s writers’ room – headed by a monologue writer named Tom (Reid Scott) – live in a post-Harvard Lampoon playpen of self-amused pomposity and entitlement. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Review: Thompson, Kaling drive ‘Late Night’ with brilliant chemistry," 14 June 2019

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“Pomposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomposity. Accessed 25 Feb. 2020.

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