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pomp

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pomp

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

the pomp of a royal ceremony

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of pomp

dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, spectacle

flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank

pretense (or pretence)

éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show

adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming

extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness

meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of pomp

conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement

elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness

austerity, plainness, severity

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