Synonyms of pomp

pomp

noun

as in spectacle

the impressive decorations, music, clothing etc., that are part of some formal events

the pomp of a royal ceremony

Related Words

• spectacle
• fanfare
• parade
• pageantry
• decoration
• dressing
• ostentation
• pageant
• pretense
• ornamentation
• glitz
• flamboyance
• show
• dazzle
• razzmatazz
• adornment
• gaudiness
• foofaraw
• swank
• razzle-dazzle
• garishness
• showiness
• pretentiousness
• richness
• ostentatiousness
• mummery
• flashiness
• extravaganza
• magnificence
• opulence
• luxuriance
• extravagance
• éclat
• luxuriousness
• flash
• trimming
• sumptuousness
• embellishment
• garnishment
• fanciness
• vulgarity
• luridness
• tawdriness
• meretriciousness

Dissimilar Words

• restraint
• simplicity
• modesty
• understatement
• moderation
• elegance
• conservativeness
• severity
• gracefulness
• minimalism
• tastefulness
• austerity
• plainness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pomp

This is a charming center-of-town property with tons of old-school pomp. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

In a tunnel as both teams prepared to take the pitch for the pomp of the two national anthems, out of view of the crowd, Norwegian star Erling Haaland was hugging or dapping his opponents. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

There is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026

With rising political violence, including recent incidents near the White House, and a president who enjoys being at the center of public pomp yet has repeatedly faced attempts on his life, a major security challenge awaits. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026