Synonyms and antonyms of pompous in English
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ACTING AS IF YOU ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN OTHER PEOPLE
What a pompous jerk!
Synonyms and examples
arrogant
I can't stand how arrogant he is!
conceited
He's so conceited and self-centered, he thinks no one can understand his genius.
condescending
disapproving
The management are so condescending to the staff and treats them like children.
patronizing
He gave her a patronizing smile.
imperious
Her imperious manner was intimidating.
stuck up
informal disapproving
She acts so stuck up, like she's too good for everyone and everything.
hoity-toity
informal disapproving
He's a hoity-toity writer who acts like his books are too good for the rest of us.
Antonym and example
humble
She was a gentle and humble person.
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If you are arrogant, you act as if you are more important than other people.
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He was a pompous, officious little bureaucrat.
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someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.
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