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pomp
[pomp]
noun
stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.
ostentatious or vain display, especially of dignity or importance.
pomps, pompous displays, actions, or things.
The official was accompanied by all the pomps of his high position.
Archaic.a stately or splendid procession; pageant.
pomp
/ ɒ /
noun
stately or magnificent display; ceremonial splendour
vain display, esp of dignity or importance
obsoletea procession or pageant
Other Word Forms
- pompless adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pomp1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pomp1
Example Sentences
The occasion was marked by pomp and pageantry but, at the King's request, there was a moment of silence to remember the victims of the Air India crash and the Royal Family wore black armbands.
Trump is very interested in military pomp and circumstance these days.
The pomp and pageantry were on full display when King Charles arrived in Canada on Monday, on his first trip to the country since his coronation.
Some Canadians will be intrigued by the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Mr Vovk said, but its chief purpose is to send a political message from Canada to the world.
It's going to be a more dressed-down event than the pomp of the Westminster state opening of Parliament.
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Pomp refers to stately or splendid display, or to display that is ostentatious or vain. When should you use pomp over show, display, or ostentation? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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