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Synonyms for «pompous»
The word
"pompous"
means to think very highly of yourself and act in an arrogant or showy manner.
Full definition
posh
pretentious
palatial
haughty
arrogant
spiffy
cocky
artsy
snooty
ostentatious
prissy
opulent
conceited
solemn
wordy
stilted
self-righteous
pouty
extravagant
presumptuous
vulgar
bouffant
festive
flowery
boastful
sumptuous
stuck-up
puffy
swanky
hoity-toity
curvy
phony
snobby
elegant
tasteful
corny
loud
tacky
cutesy
insincere
voluptuous
flashy
luxurious
classy
dressy
ornate
prudish
confident
overconfident
front
adorned
glamorous
opinionated
aloof
lavish
spiteful
complacent
patronizing
sentimental
cheesy
dapper
poetic
slutty
glittery
puffed-up
theatrical
triumphant
prim
dainty
snippy
exalted
boisterous
vain
lofty
deluxe
cumbersome
smug
fancy
frilly
tawdry
self-assured
pudgy
cheeky
luxury
squalid
exquisite
seedy
simpering
old-fashioned
self-satisfied
sentimentalist
mushy
catchy
phoney
inelegant
strutting
chic
gourmet
disgruntled
inappropriate
Phrases with «pompous»
pompous ass
pompous jerk
(see all phrases)
Sentences with «pompous»
I believe He used the term «whited sepulchres» to describe
pompous asses
like him.
(
religion.blogs.cnn.com
)
The Schnabel show,
as pompous
as it is, turns out to be the most deferential of these.
(
sfchronicle.com
)
If they don't, and use a more formal synonym, they run the risk of
sounding pompous
or ridiculous to native speakers.
(
esl.fis.edu
)
(see all sentences)
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