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pompously

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pom·pous  (pmps)
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
2. Full of high-sounding phrases; bombastic: a pompous proclamation.
3. Chracterized by pomp or stately display; ceremonious: a pompous occasion.
[Middle English, from Old French pompeux, from Late Latin pompsus, from Latin pompa, pomp; see pomp.]
pom·posi·ty (-ps-t), pompous·ness (-ps-ns) n.
pompous·ly adv.
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Adv.1.pompously - in a pompous manner; "he pompously described his achievements"


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