The Only Use of
pompous
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- Tonight he appeared to be a shadow, hanging on every word from this pompous opinionated man.†
p. 62.9
Definition:
self-important or arrogant in speech or behavior -- especially in a way that seems exaggerated or overly formal
or more rarely: showing ceremonial splendor (pomp)
or more rarely: showing ceremonial splendor (pomp)