Definitions

pomp

[pomp] / pɒmp /

NOUN

pageantry, display

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fanfare formality grandeur solemnity splendor

STRONG

affectation array ceremonial ceremony flourish grandiosity magnificence ostentation pageant panoply parade pomposity ritual shine show state vainglory

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance

STRONG

dullness modesty simplicity

WEAK

plainness

Usage

What are other ways to say pomp? Pomp suggests such a show of dignity and authority as characterizes a ceremony of state: The coronation was carried out with pomp and splendor. Ostentation refers to vain, ambitious, pretentious, or offensive display: tasteless and vulgar ostentation. Display applies to an intentionally conspicuous show: a great display of wealth. Show often indicates an external appearance that may or may not accord with actual facts: a show of modesty.

Example Sentences

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He loved military pomp and ceremony and viewed himself as a brilliant strategist, despite a total lack of expertise or experience.

From Salon

The Stade de France is putting on plenty of pomp on Saturday.

From BBC

The image of a man who lost all sense of ceremony in a show that is almost completely about leaning into the avant garde and fantastical pomp of a Scottish castle.

From Salon

"Nice T-shirt," he remarked to an audience member who was wearing a top with "POSH" in big letters with a photo of his mum in her Spice Girls pomp.

From BBC

Behind the pomp and glitter, each school chooses an annual theme, often linked to Afro-Brazilian heritage, social or political commentary, mythology and environmental issues.

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