1. The quality of being excessively grand, solemn, or self-important in a way that is perceived as arrogant or ridiculous
The ceremony was filled with pomposity and unnecessary formality.
A cerimônia estava repleta de pompa e formalidade desnecessária.
2. Pretentious or ostentatious display; grandiosity
His speech was delivered with such pomposity that few took him seriously.
Seu discurso foi proferido com tal pompa que poucos o levaram a sério.