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    Pompeux (en. Pompous)

    pɔ̃.pø

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a style of language or behavior that seeks to impress through its grandiloquence.
    His speech was so pompous that it became ridiculous.
    Son discours était tellement pompeux qu'il en devenait ridicule.
    Characteristic of a certain ostentation or exaggerated showiness.
    She wore a pompous dress that attracted all eyes.
    Elle portait une robe pompeuse qui attirait tous les regards.
    Refers to a work of art showing excessive importance.
    This painting is too pompous for a simple living room.
    Ce tableau est trop pompeux pour un simple salon.

    Etymology

    The word 'pompous' comes from the Latin 'pomposus', which means 'full of pomp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pompous speech
    A speech that seeks to impress with its solemnity.
    discours pompeux
    pompous style
    A style that is overly elaborate or affected.
    style pompeux
    pompous attitude
    An attitude that shows a certain vanity or pride.
    attitude pompeuse

    Related Words

    pump
    Ostentatious or sumptuous character of something.
    pompe
    pretentious
    Who shows an exaggeratedly high opinion of their own worth.
    prétentieux
    grandiloquent
    Who uses excessively ornate or grandiose language.
    grandiloquent

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something that is too exaggerated.
    This movie, with its special effects, is really pompous.
    Ce film, avec ses effets spéciaux, est vraiment pompeux.
    Used to criticize a person who takes themselves too seriously.
    Don't be so pompous, relax a bit!
    Ne sois pas aussi pompeux, détends-toi un peu!