pompous
/ˈpɒmpəs/adjective
Behaving in a grand, self-important way to seem more impressive than you are.
Example sentences
- “The pompous official lectured us for ten minutes about his own achievements.”
- “Nobody enjoyed working with the pompous new director.”
Most often aimed at speech and manner: a pompous lecture full of grand words. The insult targets self-importance, not wealth.