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pompous
What does pompous mean?
pompous (adjective): affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce pompous?
/ˈpɑmpəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does pompous come from?
From Middle English pompous, from Old French pompeux, pompos.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
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markedly new or introducing radical change
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affectedly grand, solemn or self-important
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