pompous
adjective/ˈpɑmpəs/
Frequency rank: #12,301 most common English word
Meaning
affectedly grand or self-important in speech or manner.
Example sentence
The professor spoke in such pompous tones that students struggled to stay awake.
Synonyms & related words
- arrogant
- pretentious
- self-important
- haughty
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