pom·pous (p m p s)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 pomp  sus, from Latin pompa, pomp; see pomp.]pom·pos i·ty (-ps -t ), pompous·ness (-ps-ns) n.pom pous·ly adv. |
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| Noun | 1. | pompousness - lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity inelegance - the quality of lacking refinement and good taste |
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