What does “pomp” mean?
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nounthe impressive clothes, music and ceremony of an important official event
The coronation was held with great pomp.
Pomp at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /pɑmp/ · POMP
How to use “pomp” correctly
“Pompous” (too proud and formal) is related but negative; “pomp” itself is neutral.
Common phrases with “pomp”
- pomp and circumstance
- pomp and ceremony
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- ceremony
- splendor
- display
Word family
- pompous
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