pompous
/ˈpɒmpəs/
pomp · ous
ˈpɒmp · əs
English Definition
adj. arrogant showy pretentious
Significado en Español
pomposo, pretencioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoa trương, tự phụ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pomp（magnificence, showiness）+ ous→ ostentatious, self-important.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “pompous”: The CEO''s speech was criticized for being too pompous.
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A
Humorous
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B
Modest
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C
Arrogant
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D
Quiet
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C — Arrogant.
“pompous” means adj. arrogant showy pretentious
Common questions about “pompous”
What does “pompous” mean?
pompous — adj. arrogant showy pretentious. In Chinese: 自大的，浮夸的.
How do you pronounce “pompous”?
pompous is pronounced /ˈpɒmpəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pomp · ous.
Is “pompous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. pompous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pompous”?
pomp（magnificence, showiness）+ ous→ ostentatious, self-important.
