as in pompously
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-importantly
Adverb
-
Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
-
Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
-
Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
On Friday, when the final segment of the interview aired, Guthrie spoke in boldly religious terms.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Timothy delighted in looking down imperiously at David, Peter and me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
What can be said about the Kalimotxo that hasn’t been pretentiously asserted by an undergraduate who just learned about it?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
The 15th-century palazzo, owned by the Arsenale Group, stands proudly where two canals meet along the Rio di Noale.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The protesters proudly held up their signs along the intersection of West Kansas Street and Bluejay Boulevard as passing cars honked in support.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
The escalation has now resulted in Israel, with Trump holding their hand in this Thelma and Louise-style adventure, invading two sovereign countries (Lebanon and Iran) and brazenly hitting nuclear power plants, prompting Russia to warn the world of a potential nuclear disaster.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
-
The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Self-importantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-importantly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
