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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

excessively elaborate in character or speech;

e.g. His pomposity continued even after they stripped him of his title and lands.

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Similar Words

Arrogance

Assumption

Bighead

Bravado

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Condescension

Congratulation

Consequence

Ego

Egotism

Hauteur

Hubris

Pretense

Pretension

Pride

Self-applause

Self-complacency

Self-conceit

Self-congratulation

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-indulgence

Self-love

Self-opinion

Self-partiality

Self-satisfaction

Superiority

Swagger

Triumphalism

Vainglory

Vanity

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Opposite Words

Altruism

Diffidence

Humility

Meekness

Modesty

Reserve

Self-abandonment

Self-annihilation

Self-doubt

Self-flagellation

Self-hate

Self-immolation

Self-loathing

Self-sacrifice

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Related Words

Aplomb

Arrogance

Assurance

Bluster

Bombast

Bowwow

Brag

Braggadocio

Bull

Chest-thumping

Cockalorum

Condescension

Confidence

Disdain

Dominance

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Fustian

Gas

Gasconade

Grandiloquence

Hubris

Inflation

Majesty

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Oratory

Overconfidence

Presumption

Pretense

Pretension

Rant

Rhetoric

Rhodomontade

Rodomontade

Royalty

Scorn

Self-absorption

Self-assertion

Self-assurance

Self-concern

Self-confidence

Self-esteem

Self-interest

Self-pride

Self-regard

Self-respect

Selfishness

Superiority

Verbiage

Wind

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