Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Pompous
pompous, adj. [Fr. pompeux, full of display < late L. pompÅsus, pompous, stately, solemn; see pomp, n.] (webplay: show).
- Conspicuous; undisguised; visible; obvious; apparent; plainly manifest; clearly evident.
- Self-important; lordly; bossy; powerful; authoritative.
- Showy; ostentatious; pretentious; elaborately decorated.
- High; lofty; [fig.] disapproving; condescending.
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