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pompous

/ˈpɒmpəs/
pomp · ous ˈpɒmp · əs
English Definition
adj. arrogant showy pretentious
中文释义
自大的，浮夸的
Significado en Español
pomposo, pretencioso
한국어 뜻
거만한, 허세 부리는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoa trương, tự phụ
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Example Sentence

His pompous speech bored everyone.

他自大的演讲让每个人都感到厌烦。

Synonyms
arrogant pretentious
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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.

  1. A Humorous
  2. B Modest
  3. C Arrogant
  4. D Quiet
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C — Arrogant. “pompous” means adj. arrogant showy pretentious

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ official loved to remind everyone of his own great importance.

  1. A humble
  2. B modest
  3. C plain
  4. D pompous
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D — pompous. “pompous” means adj. arrogant showy pretentious

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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.

How do you use “pompous” in a sentence?

His pompous speech bored everyone. (他自大的演讲让每个人都感到厌烦。)

What are synonyms for “pompous”?

arrogant, pretentious — all close in meaning to pompous (adj. arrogant showy pretentious).

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.

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