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pompous in Spanish

pompous in Spanish is pomposo, altisonante, altísono — pompous means overly self-important, grand, or full of exaggerated dignity.

pompous in Spanish

pomposo
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
altisonante
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
altísono
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
campanudo
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
grandilocuente
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
hinchado
adj
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

What does "pompous" mean?

  1. adj Overly self-important, grand, or full of exaggerated dignity.
    "The pompous professor never let anyone else finish a sentence."
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pompous in a sentence

  • The pompous professor never let anyone else finish a sentence.
  • His pompous speech was full of long words and little substance.

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What is "pompous" in Spanish?

"pompous" in Spanish is pomposo, altisonante, altísono. pompous means: Overly self-important, grand, or full of exaggerated dignity.

How do you use "pompous" in a sentence?

Example: "The pompous professor never let anyone else finish a sentence." In Spanish, "pompous" is pomposo, altisonante, altísono.

Are there other ways to say "pompous" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "pompous": pomposo, altisonante, altísono, campanudo, grandilocuente, hinchado.

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