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- pronunciation:
- pam
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adjective |
| definition: |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance.
The pompous sales clerk acted as if he was too busy and important to wait on us.- synonyms:
- arrogant, conceited
- antonyms:
- modest
- similar words:
- proud, vain
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| related words: |
arrogant, formal, lofty, majestic |
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| derivations: |
pompously (adv.), pompousness (n.) |
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