Pompous and Show

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Pompous adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

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

Nearby Words: pomposity, pomp, pompously

Show noun - An outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect.

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Pompous and show are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pompous" instead an adjective "Show".

Nearby Words: showy, showed, showing, showcase, shown

The show is hilariously ridiculous and embodies the negative stereotype of a fashion show many people probably have (I know I do), with pompous presentation of absurd-looking clothes.

Source: Analysis / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S1 E14 "Suited for Success"
Gildersleeve on Fibber McGee and Molly was a pompous gasbag, although once the character moved to his own spinoff show these tendencies were downplayed.

Source: Small Name Big Ego / Other
Les: ...Les... (pronounced just like "less") Les' absurdly pompous introductory tape to his news show Herb Tarlek also acts like this, especially around Jennifer.

Source: Series / WKRP in Cincinnati

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