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Pompousness - Definition, Examples, and Related Products

Definition:

Pompousness refers to an exaggerated display of self-importance, often characterized by arrogant behavior, excessive pride, or boastful speech. It is a noun that describes a person's pompous or pretentious nature.

Senses:

Sense 1:

The quality of being pompous or having an overly inflated sense of self-worth.

Sense 2:

An exaggerated display of grandeur or ostentation in one's manner or speech.

Examples:

Example 1:

Her constant bragging about her accomplishments revealed her pompousness.

Example 2:

The CEO's pompousness was evident in the way he dismissed his employees' suggestions.

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