POMP


Meaning of POMP in English

— pompless , adj.

/pomp/ , n.

1. stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.

2. ostentatious or vain display, esp. of dignity or importance.

3. pomps , pompous displays, actions, or things: The official was accompanied by all the pomps of his high position.

4. Archaic. a stately or splendid procession; pageant.

[ 1275-1325; ME pompa display, parade, procession pompé orig., a sending, akin to pémpein to send ]

Syn. 1. See show .

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