pomp

CEFRC1

/ˈpɒmp/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Impressive ceremony, appearance, or behavior meant to show importance.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.

Examples

  • The new bishop was installed with much pomp and circumstance.

  • Tom celebrated his fortieth birthday the other day, without pomp or ceremony.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To make a pompous display.

  2. Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To pamper.

More examples

In context

  • The deafening claps of thunder and the dazzling flashes of lightning which lit up the ghastly scene testified that the artillery of heaven had lent its supernatural pomp to the already gruesome spectacle.

  • […] a more beautiful expression of joy and thanksgiving than could have been exhibited by all the pomps of a Roman triumph.

  • In its pomp Victoria had 17 platforms, but many of the through platforms were demolished in the early 1990s to make way for the Manchester Arena.

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Origin

noun

The noun is derived from Middle English pomp, pompe, from Old French pompe, from Latin pompa (“pomp”), from Ancient Greek πομπή (pompḗ, “a sending, a solemn procession, pomp”), from πέμπω (pémpō, “to send”). The verb is derived from Middle English pompen, from pomp, pompe (see above).