Pomposity

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːmˈpɑːsɪtiː/

Pomposity (noun)

  1. Behaviour or speech that seems too important, often to impress others, and can feel silly or annoying.
  2. A style of writing or speaking that uses big words and serious tone, but does not add real meaning.

Examples

  • Her pomposity makes every conversation feel like a performance.
  • The manager’s pomposity annoys the team during meetings.