In order for your speech to be correct and understandable, you need to use words in accordance with their meaning. This is especially difficult with outdated and rarely used words. The word "pompous," which is most often found in literary works, also refers to them.
Explanation of meaning
Pompous is too important or too proud. This is what they say about a person who has too high an opinion of himself. Also, this word can be used not only to describe a person’s character, but also to describe objects or phenomena.
Pompous is too solemn, decorated. With this word, you can describe the interior or style of writing, or human speech. "Pompous" is an adjective that you can inflect. Also used is a noun - "pomp", which can also be used to describe.
Synonyms for the word
Synonyms are used to make speech more expressive. Such words have a common meaning, therefore they are used in order not to repeat one word several times. This makes speech more beautiful and expressive. Synonyms for the word "pompous" are:
- haughty;
- arrogant;
- proud;
- ornate;
- snobby;
- arrogant;
- lush.
The correct use of synonyms is an indicator of literacy and an extensive vocabulary.
Examples
Obsolete and rarely used words must also be used correctly in accordance with their meaning.
- "The Baron was a stupid and pompous man."
- "This poet has a too pompous syllable. His manner of writing is rather florid."
The meaning "pompous" in these examples is slightly different. In the first sentence, this word describes a person, and in another - the manner of writing. That is, the baron was not only stupid, but also too proud a person. And the second sentence says that the poet composed too complex and solemn phrases, which is inconvenient for the reader. The second sentence also shows the correct use of synonyms, which makes speech more expressive. A synonym for the word "pompous" - "ornate" - is often used to describe the manner of writing or speech of a person.
Of course, knowledge of obsolete and rarely used words is an indicator of your well-read and erudite. But it is also important to use them correctly in everyday speech so that it is understandable to others and literate. The word "pompous" is often found in literary works, which makes the description in them even more expressive.