1. in a way that shows an exaggerated sense of self-importance or superiority

Examples

• He pompously declared that his ideas were far superior to everyone else’s.
• The professor pompously corrected students even on minor points.
• She pompously announced her credentials before giving her opinion.
• The politician pompously dismissed all criticism of his policies.
• He pompously strutted around the office after his promotion.
• The critic pompously explained why the movie was beneath his standards.