| Front | pompous |
|---|---|
| Back | pom‧pous /ˈpɒmpəs $ ˈpɑːm-/ adjective someone who is pompous thinks that they are important, and shows this by being very formal and using long words – used to show disapproval: He seems rather pompous. the book’s pompous style —pompously adverb —pomposity /pɒmˈpɒsəti, pɒmˈpɒsɪti $ pɑːmˈpɑː-/ (also pompousness) /ˈpɒmpəsnəs ˈpɑːm-, ˈpɒmpəsnɪs ˈpɑːm-/ noun [uncountable] |
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