pomposity

pom·pos·i·ty

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pom-pos-i-tee]
- /pɒmˈpɒs ɪ ti/
- /ˈpɒm.pəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pom-pos-i-tee]
- /pɒmˈpɒs ɪ ti/

Definitions of pomposity word

noun plural pomposity the quality of being pompous. 1
noun plural pomposity pompous parading of dignity or importance. 1
noun plural pomposity an instance of being pompous, as by ostentatious loftiness of language, manner, or behavior. 1
noun pomposity pretentious self-importance 1
uncountable noun pomposity Pomposity means speaking or behaving in a very serious manner which shows that you think you are more important than you really are. 0
noun pomposity vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance 0

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Origin of pomposity

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English pomposite < Late Latin pompōsitās. See pompous, -ity

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Parts of speech for Pomposity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pomposity

pomposity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for pomposity

noun pomposity

airs — affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs)
arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
bombast — Bombast is trying to impress people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
bravado — Bravado is an appearance of courage or confidence that someone shows in order to impress other people.
cockiness — conceited self-assurance

All 41 Synonyms of pomposity