Meaning of 物物しい in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of 物物しい

  1. (adj-i) strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard)
  2. showy; pretentious; ostentatious; overdone; exaggerated
  3. impressive; imposing; pompous; stately; solemn

    彼はいつも物々しい話し方をします。
    He always talks in such high-sounding terms.

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