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pompous

UK
/ˈpɒmpəs/
US
/ˈpɑːmpəs/

Translations

pompousadjective
more pompous
Comp.
most pompous
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒmpəs/
US
/ˈpɑːmpəs/
pompeuxPéjoratif : trop solennel, trop recherché ou d'une dignité affichée.
The pompous speaker droned on about his achievements, oblivious to the audience's growing disinterest.
L'orateur pompeux a continué à parler de ses réussites, sans se rendre compte du désintérêt croissant du public.
prétentieuxPour une personne qui se croit supérieure ou affiche une importance excessive.
His pompous attitude made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
Son attitude prétentieuse rendait difficile le travail de ses collègues avec lui.
pompeuxPour une cérémonie, un cortège ou un style marqué par la solennité et la grandeur.
A pompous procession marched through the cathedral's nave.
Une procession pompeuse traversait la nef de la cathédrale.
Additional translations
suffisantSurtout pour une personne qui manifeste une condescendance hautaine.
Synonyms
arrogant
pretentious
self-important
grandiose
haughty
conceited
ostentatious
snobbish
Antonyms
humble
modest
unpretentious

Definitions

pompousadjective
Characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance.
The pompous speaker droned on about his achievements, oblivious to the audience's growing disinterest.
Having or exhibiting self-importance; arrogant.
His pompous attitude made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
Characterized by stately or splendid ceremony; magnificent or grand.
A pompous procession marched through the cathedral's nave.
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