Bold and Pompous

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Bold adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

Usage example: a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties

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Pompous and bold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pompous" instead an adjective "Bold".

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

Pompous adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Usage example: a pompous gambling casino decorated to look like a palace in ancient Rome

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Bold and pompous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bold" instead an adjective "Pompous".

Nearby Words: pomposity, pomp, pompously

Lions are seen as noble, bold, if a bit pompous leaders.

Source: Disney / Zootopia

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