Sir Thomas Beecham, for instance, "emphasised his pomposity" by his poses and pretensions. Like many of the doctors, Mac often attacks his pomposity and superiority. The flick of an intonation deflated pomposity. Further, Tom's "political correctness" emphasises his pomposity. He hated pomposity or prejudice and was passionately liberal in his beliefs'. Baron Douglas, however was a plump and emphatic pomposity. The passenger building is a typically impressive fascist design, not lacking in pomposity. General Grant calls for order, and Jo teases him for his pomposity.