mummery Sentence Examples
- The political mummery surrounding the election left voters disillusioned.
- The magician's mummery was impressive, but it could not disguise the lack of substance.
- The elaborate mummery of the royal court served to distract from the underlying social unrest.
- The mummery of superstition has no place in a rational society.
- The mummery of bureaucratic procedures can delay progress and frustrate even the most patient.
- The religious mummery associated with certain rituals can obscure the true meaning behind them.
- The mummery of celebrity culture can distract from genuine artistic and intellectual pursuits.
- The mummery of propaganda can manipulate public opinion and distort reality.
- The mummery of social media can create a false sense of connection and belonging.
- The mummery of courtly etiquette can be suffocating and hinder genuine communication.
mummery Meaning
mummery (n)
meaningless ceremonies and flattery
mummery (n.)
Masking; frolic in disguise; buffoonery.
Farcical show; hypocritical disguise and parade or ceremonies.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mummery
Synonyms:
- adornment
- trimming
- pretentiousness
- flamboyance
- ostentatiousness
- foofaraw
- sumptuousness
- ornamentation
- razzmatazz
- showiness
- glitz
- luxuriance
- magnificence
- dazzle
- dressing
- extravagance
- show
- decoration
- garishness
- opulence
- pretense
- richness
- fanfare
- razzle-dazzle
- embellishment
- gaudiness
- swank
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word mummery
meaningless ceremonies and flatteryMasking; frolic in disguise; buffoonery., Farcical show; hypocritical disguise and parade or ceremonies.
pageantry, pomp, extravaganza, parade, spectacle,éclat,pretence, pageant, ostentation, adornment
simplicity, moderation, austerity, plainness, moderation, simplicity, severity, modesty, austerity, modesty
The political mummery surrounding the election left voters disillusioned.
The magician's mummery was impressive, but it could not disguise the lack of substance.
The elaborate mummery of the royal court served to distract from the underlying social unrest.
The mummery of superstition has no place in a rational society.
