pompous

Definitions

Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Characterized by excessive display of dignity or importance.

Examples

He gave a pompous speech that bored the entire audience.

It is difficult to have a casual conversation with someone so pompous and self-important.

The professor's pompous attitude made his students feel intimidated rather than inspired.

Synonyms

arrogant pretentious haughty conceited supercilious bombastic grandiloquent

Antonyms

humble modest unassuming meek down-to-earth simple unpretentious