"Pompous" describes someone who is overly self-important or arrogant, often displaying an exaggerated sense of dignity or worth. This attitude can manifest in behavior, speech, or mannerisms that convey a sense of superiority. Typically, it's used to criticize individuals who seek to impress others with their perceived importance or knowledge.
He was very pompous.
The prefix of "pompous" is "pomp-".
You could say: "Jerry is a pompous fool." "Pompous" is an adjective, so it needs to modify a noun.
Edward Tulane was a very pompous rabbit.
Sue came to school acting all POMPOUS...
Pompous is an adjective so it comes before a noun. The actual definition of pompous is as follows - "1. characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official. 2. ostentatiously lofty or high-flown" With this is mind, here is an example of using the word "pompous" in a sentence. 1. The man gave us a pompous speech about paying our taxes.
Pompous or pretentious talk or writting
Man is a noble animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave.
It's just possible that the upcoming ball might be the pompous circumstance I was looking for.
Definition of Claptrap: 1.Pretentious, pompous speech or writing 2.Something that does not have or make sense
Jenkins, who squandered about the midst of the old tavern, was pompous in his own rights of the word.
no she is not