Pomposity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pomposity is a noun meaning The quality of being pompous; self-importance.
Meaning
The quality of being pompous; self-importance.
Example Sentences
With their super-formal tone and heavy use of jargon, legal documents are renowned for their pomposity.
Word Forms
- pomposities
Synonyms for pomposity
Depending on context, synonyms include bombast, ostentatiousness, pompousness, ostentation, pretentiousness, splashiness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pompousness, pretentiousness, ostentatiousness, ostentation, splashiness, pretension.
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