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pompous

adjectivemasculine/feminineformal/põ.ˈpo.zu/low

pom·po·so

Definitions

1Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
He delivered a long and pompous speech at the dinner.
I find his writing style rather pompous and hard to read.
Common collocations
pompous speechpompous languagepompous style
2Having an overly grand or pretentious title or name.
The shop had a pompous name that didn't match its modest offerings.
He was given a pompous official title.
Common collocations
pompous title

Etymology

Do latim 'pomposus', de 'pompa' (esplendor, ostentação).

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