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Self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS
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portentous
3 a : being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions b : self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS *portentous declamation unsalted by the least trace of humor — W. H. Pritchard* c : ponderously excessive that discipline's overwrought, portentous phrases — R. M. Coles
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portentous
3 a : being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions b : self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS *portentous declamation unsalted by the least trace of humor — W. H. Pritchard* c : ponderously excessive that discipline's overwrought, portentous phrases — R. M. Coles
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
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- portentous 3 a : being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions b : self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS Being solemn or important are fine things.
- At the same time, thinking to yourself 'I am important', or 'I am solemn' is not a good thing.
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Hi,
I don't understand the bold parts of the definition below. Please help me. Thank you.
portentous
3 a : being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions b : self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS Being solemn or import
I don't understand the bold parts of the definition below. Please help me. Thank you.
portentous
3 a : being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions b : self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUS Being solemn or import
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