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  • 131ornateness — noun 1. an ornate appearance; being elaborately (even excessively) decorated • Syn: ↑elaborateness • Derivationally related forms: ↑elaborate (for: ↑elaborateness) • Hypernyms: ↑appear …

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  • 132pom´pous|ness — pom|pous «POM puhs», adjective. 1. trying to seem magnificent or very important; fond of display; acting too proudly; self important: »The leader of the band bowed in a pompous manner. SYNONYM(S): pretentious, grandiose, vainglorious. 2. overly… …

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