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Pompous

adjective

/ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

exaggeratedly self-important; ostentatious

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

The manager had a pompous attitude that annoyed his team.

arrogant, pretentious, boastful, conceited, self-important, grandiose

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arrogant, pretentious, boastful, conceited

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arrogant, pretentious, self-important, grandiose

humble, modest, simple, unpretentious

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humble, modest, simple, unpretentious

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humble, modest

pompous speech, pompous manner, pompous display, pompous behavior, pompous attitude

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pompous speech, pompous manner, pompous display

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pompous speech, pompous behavior, pompous attitude

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

not clean; lacking proper sanitation

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry.