English

Etymology
ME., from Old French pompeux, from Latin pompa.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�p�mp�s/

Adjective
en-adj

1. Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

Antonyms
humble
modest
self-effacing

Related terms
pomposity
pompously

Synonyms
affected
conceited
pretentious
smug

Translations

Czech: pompézní
Finnish: turhantärkeä
French: pompeux, emphatique
mid
Russian: помпезн�й
Swedish: pompös

fa:pompous
io:pompous
pl:pompous
fi:pompous
te:pompous
vi:pompous
zh:pompous

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