noun
- the quality of being pompous; excessive self-importance or pretentious behavior
Examples
- The professor’s pomposity made him unpopular with students.
- She was put off by the politician’s obvious pomposity during the debate.
- His pomposity was evident in the way he spoke down to everyone.
- The CEO’s pomposity alienated many employees.
- Despite his wealth, he avoided any display of pomposity.
- The critic’s pomposity overshadowed his actual knowledge of art.