pompous

pompous adj

Fr. pompeux, full of display < late L. pompōsus, pompous, stately, solemn; see pomp, n.

  1. Conspicuous; undisguised; visible; obvious; apparent; plainly manifest; clearly evident.
  2. Self-important; lordly; bossy; powerful; authoritative.
  3. Showy; ostentatious; pretentious; elaborately decorated.
  4. High; lofty; [fig.] disapproving; condescending.