pomposity
Etymology

From Middle English pomposite, from Latin pompōsitās.

Noun

pomposity (plural pomposities)

  1. The quality of being pompous; self-importance.
    With their super-formal tone and heavy use of jargon, legal documents are renowned for their pomposity.
Synonyms Related terms Translations
  • Portuguese: pomposidade



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