pompous

Meaning

Adjective

Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

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Origin

From Middle English pompous, from Old French pompeux, from Late Latin pomposus, from Latin pompa ("pomp"), from Ancient Greek πομπή ("a sending, a solemn procession, pomp"), from πέμπω. pomposo.

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