pomposity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important manner

   His comic pomposity disappeared as soon as the audience laughed.

From Middle English pomposite, 'solemnity or stateliness,' through Old French from Late Latin pompositas, based on Latin pompa, 'procession or display.' Its modern sense often criticizes empty grandeur or self-importance.

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