pompös

pompous, ostentatious, showy

English translations

  1. 01

    pompous

Word details

German meaning
Übermäßig prunkvoll und aufwendig gestaltet.
English meaning
pompous
Synonym
prunkvoll, aufwendig
German example
Die pompöse Dekoration des Saals beeindruckte die Gäste.
English example
The pompous decoration of the hall impressed the guests.
Comparative
pompöserSuperlative: am pompösesten

Example sentences with “pompös”

  1. Die Feier war viel zu pompös. (The celebration was far too pompous.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'pompös'?

It derives from the French 'pompeux' and is used in German to describe excessive display.