Pomp

Pronunciation: /pɑmp/

Definitions of pomp

noun splendid or magnificent display

Example Sentences

A1 The queen entered the room with great pomp.

A2 The graduation ceremony was filled with pomp and circumstance.

B1 The politician's speech was full of empty pomp and grandeur.

B2 The elaborate decorations added a sense of pomp to the event.

C1 The opera singer performed with great pomp and flair.

C2 The royal wedding was a display of opulent pomp and ceremony.

Examples of pomp in a Sentence

formal The royal wedding was filled with grandeur and pomp.

informal The graduation ceremony had a lot of unnecessary pomp and circumstance.

slang The award show was all about the celebrities and their pomp.

figurative His speech was full of pomp and bravado, but lacked substance.

Grammatical Forms of pomp

• past tense: pomped
• plural: pomps
• comparative: more pomp
• superlative: most pomp
• present tense: pomps
• future tense: will pomp
• perfect tense: have pomped
• continuous tense: is pomping
• singular: pomp
• positive degree: pomp
• infinitive: to pomp
• gerund: pomping
• participle: pomping

Origin and Evolution of pomp

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pomp' originated from the Latin word 'pompa' which means a procession or display.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pomp' has evolved to also refer to a grand or ostentatious display or ceremony, often associated with excessive showiness or vanity.