HeyRuaHow to say “pompous” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardnósach
- English:
- pompous, formal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More pompous:
- níos ardnósaí
- Most pompous:
- is ardnósaí
- Plural:
- ardnósacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ARD-noh-sukh” /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠn̪ˠoːsˠəx/
What does “ardnósach” mean?
“Ardnósach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pompous
- Behaving in a grand, self-important way, putting on airs.Also: grand, pretentious, haughty, stuck-up.
1 other meaning: formal
- 2formal
- Very grand or high-flown in style, such as formal or highbrow language or occasions.Also: highbrow, high-flown, stately.
“Ardnósach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ardnósach after fear (man, masculine), after cailleach (old woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ardnósacha.
More pompous, most pompous, very pompous
Tá sé níos ardnósaí ná a dheartháir. He is more pompous than his brother.
| more pompous | níos ardnósaí | in the past tense: ní b'ardnósaí |
|---|---|---|
| most pompous | is ardnósaí | in the past tense: ab ardnósaí |
| as pompous as | chomh hardnósach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very pompous | an-ardnósach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too pompous | ró-ardnósach | ró- lenites |
“Ardnósach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Pompous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pompous?
The Irish for pompous is ardnósach (pronounced “ARD-noh-sukh”). It comes after the noun: fear ardnósach, a pompous man; cailleach ardnósach, a pompous old woman.
How do you say more pompous and most pompous in Irish?
níos ardnósaí is more pompous and is ardnósaí is most pompous. In the past tense they become ní b'ardnósaí and ab ardnósaí.
What is the plural of ardnósach?
With a plural noun ardnósach becomes ardnósacha: fir ardnósacha, cailleacha ardnósacha.
How do you say very pompous in Irish?
an-ardnósach. Too pompous is ró-ardnósach, and as pompous as is chomh hardnósach le.
Does ardnósach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardnósach can mean pompous or formal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ardnósach' and 'postúil'?
Both describe self-important people, but 'ardnósach' stresses grandness and airs, while 'postúil' suggests someone conceited or bossy.
