σεμνύνεσθαι

From LSJ

Φεύγειν ἀεὶ δεῖ δεσπότας θυμουμένους → Fugiendus herus est semper ira percitus → Geh einem Herr, der zornig ist, stets aus dem Weg

Menander, Monostichoi, 534

Greek > English (Woodhouse Verbs Reversed)

(see also σεμνύνω): be arrogant, be pompous, be solemn, give oneself airs, stand on ceremony