pompously

IPA/ˈpɒmpəsli/
IPA/ˈpɑːmpəsli/

pompously — adverb

1. behaving or speaking in an overly grand way that makes clear you believe your ow

1.副詞B2
釋義

behaving or speaking in an overly grand way that makes clear you believe your own views and status matter above everyone else's

例句

Professor Ilan spoke pompously about his work, using words his students could not follow.

pompously + verb of speaking + complex vocabulary pattern

The mayor pompously called the new library 'a monument to his leadership.'

pompously + declared + quoted self-praise

同義詞
  • arrogantly

    focuses on a sense of superiority over others; slightly broader in use than pompously

  • pretentiously

    emphasises trying to appear more important or cultured than one really is

  • conceitedly

    centres on excessive pride in oneself rather than in the manner of speaking

  • haughtily

    suggests cold, unfriendly disdain for people considered inferior

反義詞
  • modestly

    the direct opposite — speaking or behaving without self-importance

  • humbly

    acting with a low opinion of one's own importance, often in a gracious way

文法句型

pompously + [verb of speaking/writing]

so pompously that

用法筆記

Almost always describes the way someone speaks, writes, or behaves in public. Frequently used with verbs of communication such as declare, announce, explain, state, write, and pronounce. Often followed by a quoted statement or a that-clause showing the speaker's exaggerated self-regard.

常見錯誤

❌He pompously walked into the room.
✅He strutted pompously into the room and announced that everyone should rise for him.
💡'pompously' implies self-important speech or behaviour, not just walking proudly. Pair it with a speaking verb or a clear display of grandiosity.
❌She spoke pompously beautiful words.
✅She spoke pompously about her own achievements.
💡'pompously' modifies the manner of speaking, not the quality of what is said.