What is an adjective for somone who displays ‘fake’ gravitas?
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Words like insincere, over-earnest, do not do justice to the type of word I need. Example sentence: The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious “———“.
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Words like insincere, over-earnest, do not do justice to the type of word I need. Example sentence: The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious “———“.
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Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
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Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
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Words like insincere, over-earnest, do not do justice to the type of word I need. Example sentence: The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious “———“.
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Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
2 hours ago
Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
– linguisticturn
2 hours ago
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Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
2 hours ago
Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
– linguisticturn
2 hours ago
Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
2 hours ago
Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
2 hours ago
Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
– linguisticturn
2 hours ago
Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
– linguisticturn
2 hours ago
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Pretentious is the first word that grabs me.
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent,
culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms include:
affected, ostentatious, showy; overambitious, pompous, artificial,
inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate,
extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent,
sophomoric;
answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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Will pomposity fit?
pompous
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
American
Heritage Dictionary
pomposity
n, pl -ties
1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance
Collins English Dictionary
pompous
1.Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Oxford
Living Dictionary
pompous
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric
2
: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant
"a pompous politician"
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Not sure whether this word fits your intention of "gravitas", but it does mean possible affectation with the definitions containing descriptive words such as "pretentious" and "ostentatious".
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell
flat because of his obvious "pomposity".
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
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Some possibilities:
affected
affected behavior is not natural but is done to impress other people
                                               His affected manner annoyed her.
bombastic
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast (pretentious inflated speech or writing )
                                               the bombastic pronouncements of so many politicians
portentous
trying to seem very serious and important, in order to impress people
flatulent
pompously or portentously overblown
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
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Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
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As in:
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious obsequiousness.
obsequious vocabulary.com
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
No one likes the teacher's pet or most other obsequious axx lickers!
answered 51 mins ago
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4 Answers
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Pretentious is the first word that grabs me.
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent,
culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms include:
affected, ostentatious, showy; overambitious, pompous, artificial,
inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate,
extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent,
sophomoric;
answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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Pretentious is the first word that grabs me.
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent,
culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms include:
affected, ostentatious, showy; overambitious, pompous, artificial,
inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate,
extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent,
sophomoric;
answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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up vote
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Pretentious is the first word that grabs me.
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent,
culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms include:
affected, ostentatious, showy; overambitious, pompous, artificial,
inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate,
extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent,
sophomoric;
answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
26315
Pretentious is the first word that grabs me.
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent,
culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Synonyms include:
affected, ostentatious, showy; overambitious, pompous, artificial,
inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate,
extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent,
sophomoric;
answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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answered 37 mins ago
Karlomanio
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Will pomposity fit?
pompous
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
American
Heritage Dictionary
pomposity
n, pl -ties
1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance
Collins English Dictionary
pompous
1.Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Oxford
Living Dictionary
pompous
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric
2
: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant
"a pompous politician"
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Not sure whether this word fits your intention of "gravitas", but it does mean possible affectation with the definitions containing descriptive words such as "pretentious" and "ostentatious".
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell
flat because of his obvious "pomposity".
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Will pomposity fit?
pompous
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
American
Heritage Dictionary
pomposity
n, pl -ties
1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance
Collins English Dictionary
pompous
1.Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Oxford
Living Dictionary
pompous
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric
2
: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant
"a pompous politician"
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Not sure whether this word fits your intention of "gravitas", but it does mean possible affectation with the definitions containing descriptive words such as "pretentious" and "ostentatious".
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell
flat because of his obvious "pomposity".
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Will pomposity fit?
pompous
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
American
Heritage Dictionary
pomposity
n, pl -ties
1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance
Collins English Dictionary
pompous
1.Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Oxford
Living Dictionary
pompous
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric
2
: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant
"a pompous politician"
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Not sure whether this word fits your intention of "gravitas", but it does mean possible affectation with the definitions containing descriptive words such as "pretentious" and "ostentatious".
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell
flat because of his obvious "pomposity".
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
Will pomposity fit?
pompous
adj.
1. Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious: pompous officials who enjoy giving orders.
American
Heritage Dictionary
pomposity
n, pl -ties
1. vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance
Collins English Dictionary
pompous
1.Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Oxford
Living Dictionary
pompous
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric
2
: having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant
"a pompous politician"
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Not sure whether this word fits your intention of "gravitas", but it does mean possible affectation with the definitions containing descriptive words such as "pretentious" and "ostentatious".
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell
flat because of his obvious "pomposity".
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
answered 2 hours ago
Zebrafish
6,3871628
6,3871628
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
add a comment |Â
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
I am thinking about the Canadian prime minister who tries so hard to sound like a statesman but is so absolutely, transparently putting on an act...
– Derek
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
@Derek So something like pomposity or ostentation that can easily be seen through?
– Zebrafish
2 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Some possibilities:
affected
affected behavior is not natural but is done to impress other people
                                               His affected manner annoyed her.
bombastic
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast (pretentious inflated speech or writing )
                                               the bombastic pronouncements of so many politicians
portentous
trying to seem very serious and important, in order to impress people
flatulent
pompously or portentously overblown
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Some possibilities:
affected
affected behavior is not natural but is done to impress other people
                                               His affected manner annoyed her.
bombastic
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast (pretentious inflated speech or writing )
                                               the bombastic pronouncements of so many politicians
portentous
trying to seem very serious and important, in order to impress people
flatulent
pompously or portentously overblown
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Some possibilities:
affected
affected behavior is not natural but is done to impress other people
                                               His affected manner annoyed her.
bombastic
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast (pretentious inflated speech or writing )
                                               the bombastic pronouncements of so many politicians
portentous
trying to seem very serious and important, in order to impress people
flatulent
pompously or portentously overblown
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
Some possibilities:
affected
affected behavior is not natural but is done to impress other people
                                               His affected manner annoyed her.
bombastic
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast (pretentious inflated speech or writing )
                                               the bombastic pronouncements of so many politicians
portentous
trying to seem very serious and important, in order to impress people
flatulent
pompously or portentously overblown
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
answered 1 hour ago
linguisticturn
4,3401132
4,3401132
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
Portentious and affected are both coming very close to the mark. Thanks. Fakery of all kinds bothers me and I have been seeking descriptors for the offending parties...
– Derek
12 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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0
down vote
As in:
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious obsequiousness.
obsequious vocabulary.com
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
No one likes the teacher's pet or most other obsequious axx lickers!
answered 51 mins ago
lbf
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As in:
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious obsequiousness.
obsequious vocabulary.com
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
No one likes the teacher's pet or most other obsequious axx lickers!
answered 51 mins ago
lbf
15k21558
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
As in:
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious obsequiousness.
obsequious vocabulary.com
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
No one likes the teacher's pet or most other obsequious axx lickers!
answered 51 mins ago
lbf
15k21558
As in:
The president of the company read his well crafted speech but it fell flat because of his obvious obsequiousness.
obsequious vocabulary.com
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
No one likes the teacher's pet or most other obsequious axx lickers!
answered 51 mins ago
lbf
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answered 51 mins ago
lbf
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answered 51 mins ago
lbf
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answered 51 mins ago
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Did a thesaurus suggest anything? Disingenuous? What about gravitas? Pompous? Cn you give any more words that are nearby what you want?
– Mitch
2 hours ago
Just a note: what fits into your "———" is a noun, not an adjective. You can rewrite as because he was obviously _____.
– linguisticturn
2 hours ago