Pomposity

Pronunciation: /pɑːmˈpɑːsɪti/

Definitions of pomposity

noun excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentiousness

Example Sentences

A1 His pomposity made it difficult for others to approach him.

A2 The teacher's pomposity annoyed the students.

B1 She was known for her pomposity, always acting as if she were superior to everyone else.

B2 The politician's pomposity was evident in his long-winded speeches.

C1 The CEO's pomposity alienated many of his employees, leading to a high turnover rate.

C2 Despite his pomposity, he was able to charm his way into the hearts of many influential people.

Examples of pomposity in a Sentence

formal The speaker's pomposity was evident in the way he delivered his speech.

informal His pomposity is getting on everyone's nerves.

slang That guy's pomposity is off the charts.

figurative The pomposity of the old mansion gave it an air of grandeur.

Grammatical Forms of pomposity

• past tense: pomposed
• plural: pomposities
• comparative: more pompous
• superlative: most pompous
• present tense: pompous
• future tense: will be pompous
• perfect tense: have been pompous
• continuous tense: is being pompous
• singular: pomposity
• positive degree: pompous
• infinitive: to be pompous
• gerund: pomposity
• participle: pompousing

Origin and Evolution of pomposity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pomposity' originated from the Latin word 'pompositas' which means 'pompousness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pomposity' has retained its original meaning of excessive self-importance or display but has also come to be associated with arrogance and pretentiousness.