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pompous definition

pom·pous (pämpəs)

adjective

  1. Archaic full of pomp; stately
  2. characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important

Etymology: ME < MFr pompeus < LL pomposus < L pompa: see pomp

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