pompous

The definition of pompous is someone who has excessive self-esteem.

(adjective)

An example of pompous is someone who constantly talks about what they've accomplished.

See pompous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

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See pompous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
Full of high-sounding phrases; bombastic: a pompous proclamation.
Chracterized by pomp or stately display; ceremonious: a pompous occasion.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French pompeux

Origin: , from Late Latin pompōsus

Origin: , from Latin pompa, pomp; see pomp

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