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pompousness

[/ˈpɒmpəsnəs/]
noun
pompa
1. The quality of being excessively grand, solemn, or self-important; excessive dignity or formality
The pompousness of his speech made it difficult to take him seriously.
A pompa de seu discurso tornou difícil levá-lo a sério.
2. Behavior or language characterized by excessive self-importance and lack of humility
His pompousness was evident in the way he constantly boasted about his achievements.
Sua pompa era evidente na forma como constantemente se gabava de suas realizações.
NYC Slang
being too extra or putting on airs
Synonyms
grandiositypretentiousnessarroganceself-importancebombastaffectation
Antonyms
humilitymodestysimplicityunpretentiousnessplainness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pompa
Most common usage; can also use 'arrogância' or 'pretensão'
Rio de Janeiro
pompa
Standard usage with colloquial variations
São Paulo
pompa
Standard usage; 'pretensão' also frequently used
Portugal
pompa
Standard European Portuguese; also 'afetação' or 'pretensão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

all pomp and circumstance
full of oneself
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
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