The meaning of Pomposity

noun

Behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

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The affectation of a man who measures every word for effect

noun

Speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] she has many annoying little affectations.

noun

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

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The surface tension of water is increased, and even the density of air surrounding the earth ebbs a…

verb

Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

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A meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired

noun

The mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe

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Let’s go outside for some fresh air., keith kicked the football high in the air., air travel, you c…

noun

The quality of being arrogant.

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The arrogance of this man is astounding

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Excessive pride in oneself.

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He was puffed up with conceit

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The habit or attitude of thinking yourself better than others, even when there is no reason to think so

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He’s a great musician, and not conceited at all.

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The fact of being excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself.

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In his arrogance and egotism, he underestimated gill

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The tendency to think only about yourself and consider yourself better and more important than other people

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My brother is such an egotist.

noun

The quality of being impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.

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It had a grandiosity of scale and opulence that set it apart from neighbouring cities

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The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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Her air of haughtiness

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Behaviour that is unpleasantly proud and shows that the person expects to be obeyed

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He developed a reputation for imperiousness and grandiosity., underneath the imperiousness he was a…

noun

The quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important

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His pomposity and arrogance became clear in the interview.

noun

A claim or assertion of a claim to something.

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His pretensions to the imperial inheritance

verb

Apply tension to (an object) during manufacture or prior to some other process.

Usage examples:

The safety system pretensions the seat belts

noun

The appearance of being more important or more serious than there is reason for

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[ u ] leonard’s paintings have a real freedom from pretension., [ c usually pl ] he has no pretensi…

noun

The quality of trying to make yourself appear or sound more important or clever than you are

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I couldn't believe the pretentiousness of the book., her writing tends towards abstraction and pret…

noun

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

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The team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory

verb

Be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill).

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He prided himself on his honesty

noun

A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done something good

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Their son’s outstanding academic record was a source of great pride to them., we take pride in the …

noun

The belief that you are more important or valuable than other people

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He strutted into the room, self-importance written all over his face., you are a self-important lit…

noun

Inability to move easily and without pain.

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Stretching exercises ease stiffness in the legs

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The quality of being very formal and not relaxed

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His early stiffness and formality evolved into friendliness., i had some muscle stiffness after the…

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The quality of thinking that you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important

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His comments indicate a certain superciliousness.

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Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

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It flattered his vanity to think i was in love with him

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The personal characteristic of being too proud of and interested in yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements