Pompous
/ˈpɒm.pəs/noun
Characterized by an exaggerated display of self-importance or dignity.
Did you know?The word 'pompous' is linked to the Latin 'pompa', meaning a ceremonial procession, often associated with the display of wealth and power, hinting at the superficiality behind such grandeur.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pompa
“A ceremonial procession, often elaborate and ostentatious, reflecting wealth and status.”
Old French
Old French
pompeus
“Full of pomp; grandiose and showy.”
Middle English
Middle English
pompous
“Marked by grandeur and self-importance.”
Modern English
English
pompous
“Exhibiting an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.”
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