pomp Synonyms

pomp Meaning

Wordnet

pomp (n)

cheap or pretentious or vain display

ceremonial elegance and splendor

pomp Sentence Examples

  1. The coronation was a grand spectacle filled with elaborate pomp and circumstance.
  2. The king's arrival was heralded by a trumpet fanfare and a procession of courtiers in all their finery.
  3. The ceremony proceeded with impeccable pomp, each gesture and word meticulously rehearsed.
  4. The ambassadors were received with great pomp and ceremony, befitting their high status.
  5. The opening night of the opera was a glittering affair attended by the elite with much pomp and show.
  6. The military parade showcased the nation's strength with tanks, soldiers, and helicopters in an impressive display of pomp.
  7. The graduation ceremony was imbued with a sense of pomp and tradition, honoring the achievements of the graduating class.
  8. The cathedral's organ played a majestic hymn, adding to the pomp and grandeur of the service.
  9. The annual town festival was a celebration filled with pomp and merrymaking, bringing people together for music, dancing, and games.
  10. The bishop's pompous demeanor and elaborate robes belied his humble origins and charitable works.

FAQs About the word pomp

cheap or pretentious or vain display, ceremonial elegance and splendor

spectacle, parade, pageantry, fanfare, richness, pretentiousness, swank, razzmatazz, dazzle, razzle-dazzle

elegance, elegance,restraint, modesty, simplicity, modesty, moderation, understatement, restraint, understatement

The coronation was a grand spectacle filled with elaborate pomp and circumstance.

The king's arrival was heralded by a trumpet fanfare and a procession of courtiers in all their finery.

The ceremony proceeded with impeccable pomp, each gesture and word meticulously rehearsed.

The ambassadors were received with great pomp and ceremony, befitting their high status.