pomposity
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/pɒmˈpɒs.ə.ti/ us/pɑːmˈpɑː.sə.t̬i/ (also pompousness, uk/ˈpɒm.pəs.nəs/ us/ˈpɑːm.pəs.nəs/)
妄自尊大,自以为是
the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important
His pomposity and arrogance became clear in the interview. 他的自负和傲慢在采访中表现得淋漓尽致。
See: pompous
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- Beneath all his pomposity, he was a kind man.
- She made a little joke in an effort to puncture his pomposity.
- Moore is at his best when sending up the pompousness and vanity of politicians.
- I hate pompousness, barking out orders, and hierarchy.