pompous

How to use pompous in a sentence

Subsequent facts, however, proved these pompous vows to be merely a figure of speech.

On the contrary, Mr. Ducksmith loved to talk—in a dismal, pompous way—chiefly of British politics.

The opportunity came presently, for Lady Merehaven was called away, leaving a pompous old diplomat to wait on the queen.

She felt almost pompous with the sense of playing her part in a great event, fancied herself, perhaps, its central figure.

ANCESTORSGERTRUDE ATHERTON

A handsome soldier on a restive bay mare came next, and behind him a huge touring car with a pompous black chauffeur.

My Tour in France has at least taught me one lesson—never to be deceived by high-sounding names and pompous designations.

Therefore he had sent a pompous embassy of fifteen deputies to proffer the Crusaders honorable peace or deadly war.

GOD WILLS IT!WILLIAM STEARNS DAVIS

Mr. George enunciated these high-sounding words in a pompous and theatrical manner, which made Rollo laugh very heartily.

That would have made it too pompous an affair to satisfy the taste of our Castalia, who is sensitive refinement itself.

I have neglected to tell you that the mother hen is black, and struts with pompous pride above her white and octoroon subjects.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985