pompous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 External links

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English < Old French pompeux < Late Latin pomposus < Latin pompa (“‘pomp’”) < Ancient Greek πομπή (pompē), “‘a sending, a solemn procession, pomp’”) < πέμπω (“‘I send’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɒmpʌs/

[edit] Adjective

pompous (comparative more pompous, superlative most pompous)

1. Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

[edit] Synonyms

• affected
• conceited
• pretentious
• smug
• See also Wikisaurus:arrogant

[edit] Antonyms

• humble
• modest
• self-effacing

[edit] Related terms

• pomp
• pomposity
• pompously

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• pompous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• pompous in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• pompous at OneLook® Dictionary Search