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pomposo — meaning in English

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English meaning

grandiose adj Extremely ambitious or impressive in scale.
pompous adj Overly self-important, grand, or full of exaggerated dignity.
stilted adj Standing or built on stilts, or on something similar.

Senses

pomposo is used for these senses in English:

grandiose Pompous or pretentious.
pompous Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
stilted (figuratively) Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

grandiose — full definition

adj Extremely ambitious or impressive in scale.
adj Pompous or overblown, more showy than genuinely impressive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

grandioso