The young hitchhiker lifted a finger and changed to a deep, somewhat pompous tone.

Even the portly and somewhat pompous man whom Lucas served grew more friendly.

He usually played somewhat pompous figures of authority, excelling in comedy films.

Up until Crisis, she and Monitor appeared to be simple, albeit somewhat pompous, weapons brokers.

"Somewhat pompous claims," said Smith, and he blew away all that pseudo-scientific rubbish in a few dry sentences.

He is somewhat pompous about his abilities, something which irritates his teammates.

"You have not considered the Pope's position," Tidy replied, in a somewhat pompous tone.

A third generation Acafella, slightly stuffy, somewhat pompous but also has a strong sense of inherent decency.

We have nothing left but careful, perhaps somewhat pompous phrases a person has to speak before she or he takes on a job.

He seems somewhat pompous, and is quite ignorant.