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pompous

/pɒmpəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does pompous mean?

adjective

Having or showing a feeling of being very important and superior to others; excessively proud of one's own importance or achievements.

Example

"The politician's pompous speech was met with laughter and ridicule from the audience."

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