English

Adjective

pomposo ‎(comparative more pomposo, superlative most pomposo)

1. (music) Grand and dignified.

Adverb

pomposo ‎(comparative more pomposo, superlative most pomposo)

1. (music) In a grand and dignified manner.

Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin pomposus

Adjective

pomposo m ‎(feminine singular pomposa, masculine plural pomposi, feminine plural pompose)

1. magnificent, grand, stately
2. self-important, ostentatious, showy, pompous

Related terms

• pompa
• pomposamente
• pomposità

Portuguese

Adjective

pomposo m ‎(feminine singular pomposa, masculine plural pomposos, feminine plural pomposas, comparable)

1. pompous (affectedly grand)

Spanish

Adjective

pomposo m ‎(feminine singular pomposa, masculine plural pomposos, feminine plural pomposas)

1. pompous