pomposity

Example Sentences

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At this point the reader may wonder why I should even bother to rebuke George Will; in his outmoded pomposity, he makes almost too easy a target.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Mr. Dirden speaks with a majestic orotundity that evokes a preacher carrying around an invisible pulpit, and exudes a preening pomposity and the requisite vicious abusiveness toward Lucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

It sometimes has a humorous suggestion of pomposity or officiousness.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

The reason I started doing one word, sort of academic-style titles, was that I was sarcastically making fun of the pomposity of some comedians who think they’re doing lectures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

I sat up stiff and straight in my seat with all the poor pomposity of youth.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier