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adj. - Characterized by splendor and ceremony and stately display adj. - Puffed up with vanity.

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  • Leading owner Stewart scathing of 'pompous' Flat racing guardian. co.uk at 00.05 BST on Tuesday 19 May 2009.
  • What you call pompous, some call "necessary changes."
  • Being pompous is one thing, having a genuine knowledge of something is quite different.
  • Stevie Bloom: I feel bad about making ad-homs, but whenever I see your posts, the word pompous comes to mind immediately.
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