pomposity
Group 25Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (noun)
- The quality of being pompous; self-importance GRE
Example in Context
The professor's pomposity, manifested in his insistence on being addressed by his full title at all times, was a source of amusement for his students.
Synonyms
arroganceself-importancevanity
Etymology
The state of being overly self-important.
- pomposus (Latin) — pompous
Memory Aid
👑Sounds like “pomp and sassy”
Imagine a peacock strutting around, all POMPOSITY and sass, wearing a crown and demanding attention!
Visual Association
🎩A man in a top hat boasting loudly about his riches at a fancy dinner party, exuding pomposity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “pomposity” mean on the GRE?
pomposity (noun) means “The quality of being pompous; self-importance”. The professor's pomposity, manifested in his insistence on being addressed by his full title at all times, was a source of amusement for his students.
How to remember “pomposity” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “pomposity” sounds like “pomp and sassy”. Imagine a peacock strutting around, all POMPOSITY and sass, wearing a crown and demanding attention!
What are synonyms for “pomposity”?
Common synonyms: arrogance, self-importance, vanity.