pomp

• Nom désignant une élégance cérémonielle et une splendeur ostentatoire, ou, alternativement, une parade bon marché, prétentieuse ou vaniteuse.

A noun referring to ceremonial elegance and splendor, or alternatively, to cheap, pretentious, or vain display.

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1. Pretentious displayC1formal

   A showy, often cheap or vain display intended to impress others.

   Étalage prétentieux

   • The ceremony was full of pomp and little substance.
   • His speech was all pomp and no real meaning.
   • She disliked the pomp of the corporate event.

   Synonymesdisplayfanfareostentationpageantryparadeshowinessspectacle

   Antonymeshumilitymodestyplainnesssimplicity

2. Ceremonial splendorB2formal

   Impressive and elaborate ceremony, often associated with formal events.

   Pompe cérémonielle

   • The royal wedding was conducted with great pomp.
   • The parade was a display of military pomp.
   • The festival was celebrated with traditional pomp and pageantry.

   Synonymesceremonydisplaymagnificencepageantpageantryritualshowsolemnityspectaclesplendor