Q: What is the Antonym or Opposite word of Pompous?

  • Pompous
  • General Meaning Self-important, Exaggerated dignity, Excessive self-esteem
    Usage This adjective can specifically be used in circumstance in which someone thinks that he is more important or superior to others.
  • Antonym 1 Unpretentious
    Meaning 1 Pretentious
    Sentence 1 David does not like to be with pompous people.
  • Antonym 2 Bashful
    Meaning 2 Sententious
    Sentence 2 No one seemed to be impressed by his speech because he is very pompous.
  • Antonym 3 Demure
    Meaning 3 Proud
    Sentence 3 He’s rather pompous and self-congratulating, but he is not as wise as he thinks.

 

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