Pomposity
Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːmˈpɑːsɪtiː/
Pomposity (noun)
- Behaviour or speech that seems too important, often to impress others, and can feel silly or annoying.
- 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.