As a noun pomposity
is the quality of being pompous; self-importance.
As an adjective arrogant is
having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
pomposity
English
Noun
(
pomposities)
The quality of being pompous; self-importance.
- With their super-formal tone and heavy use of jargon, legal documents are renowned for their pomposity .
Synonyms
* bombast, ostentatiousness
* pompousness (less common)
Related terms
* pompous
arrogant
English
(arrogance)
Alternative forms
* arrogaunt (obsolete)
Adjective
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en adjective)
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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Usage notes
* Said of people, statements, etc.
Synonyms
* conceited
* condescending
* disdainful
* haughty
* high-handed
* narcissistic
* overbearing
* presumptuous
* supercilious
* proud
* vain
* See also
Antonyms
* humble
* modest
Derived terms
* arrogantly
Related terms
* arrogance
* arrogancy
* arrogate
* arrogation
* arrogantness
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