pomp

[US]/pɒmp/
[UK]/pɑmp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. splendid display; magnificent; boasting; grandeur.

Phrases & Collocations

pomp and circumstance

pompous display

royal pomp

empty pomp

excessive pomp

ostentatious pomp

pompous speech

Example Sentences

the pomp and glare of rhetoric.

the pomp and circumstance of a coronation.

the solemn pomp of a military funeral.

the pomps and vanities of this world.

all the pomp and heraldry provided a splendid pageant.

St Paul's was perfectly adapted to pomp and circumstance.

The official was accompanied by all the pomp of his high position.

the pomp of a coronation ceremony. See also Synonyms at show

The Prince was welcomed with warmth, but not with all the pomp and circumstance he was used to.

She forewent the pomp of the alluring pompadour.She wore no chains, bracelets or lockets.

Characters are introduced, pomped and circumstanced, and then almost glibly despatched;

Some of them, indeed, by their services in the Low Countries and on other fields of European warfare, had fairly won their title to assume the name and pomp of soldiership.

Real-world Examples

For others it is the pomp and luxury.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

A state visit involves more pomp and pageantry, and the host country pays the costs.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

It still shows " pomp" in tough circumstances.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2020 Collection

Will it have pomp and pageantry? Absolutely. Flag-waving tourists?

Source: NPR News May 2023 Collection

State visits are supposed to be about pomp and pageantry.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Trump's visit was full of pomp if short on policy.

Source: NPR News February 2020 Compilation

By your pomp we are nurtured, and your vices give us bread.

Source: Selected Fairy Tales by Oscar Wilde

You deserved all of this as a girl, the pomp and the fuss.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Britain and the world said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with pomp and pageantry.

Source: VOA Daily Standard September 2022 Collection

The latter, astonished, turning round with all the pomp of an emperor, said, " Sir, I am a corporal! "

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 4

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