— 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 .