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Pompously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: in a pretentious or self-important manner

Senses/Usages:

1. Arrogantly: behaving in a superior or haughty manner.

Example sentence: The CEO strutted into the boardroom, speaking pompously about his latest achievements.

2. Ostentatiously: showing off wealth, knowledge, or status in an exaggerated and showy way.

Example sentence: She arrived at the gala in a pompously elegant gown that caught everyone's attention.

3. Bombastically: speaking or writing in a grandiose and boastful manner.

Example sentence: The politician delivered his speech pompously, using extravagant words to impress the audience.

4. Pretentiously: with an exaggerated and affected air of importance that is often not genuine.

Example sentence: The art critic discussed the painting pompously, using complex art jargon to seem knowledgeable.

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