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Learn the meaning of pomposity with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
pomposity
(noun)
pomposity
(noun)
Meaning
exaggerated self-importance
Example
"The director's pomposity made the cast feel uneasy during rehearsals."
Synonyms
arrogancegrandeurpretentiousness
Antonyms
humilitymodestysimplicity
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Word origin
From Latin 'pompositas', meaning showiness.
Related word forms
adjective: pompos
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