Pomposity Defined

pomp·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈpäm-pəs\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : excessively elevated or ornate 2 : having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant 3 : relating to or suggestive of pomp : magnificent

— pomp·ous·ly adverb

— pomp·ous·ness noun

Sleazy, pompous child rapist and scofflaw Roman Polanski