pompously

/ˈpɑmpəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows exaggerated self-importance or excessive formality.
    • He pompously declared that his opinion was the only correct one.
    • She pompously corrected everyone's grammar during the meeting.
    • The mayor pompously reviewed the parade, waving slowly at the crowd.
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