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pomp

gb/pˈɑmp/ us/pˈɑmp/
C1 אנגלית
~ 6700
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם formal C1 entity
1

formal and impressive ceremony

A big, formal show at an event, with special clothes, music, and traditions.

תבנית שימוש: the pomp of [event]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think 'pomp' is a verb and say *'They pomp the event.' In modern English, 'pomp' is almost always a noun and is often used in the fixed phrase 'pomp and ceremony.' Also, it is rarely used in everyday casual conversation and sounds quite formal.
מילים נרדפות
pageantry (Highlights the colorful, theatrical side of formal public display, especially with costumes and ceremony.)
הפכים
simplicity (Emphasizes a lack of elaborate display or ceremony.)
צירופים
pomp and ceremony |royal pomp |state pomp |with great pomp |all the pomp
נושאים
society |culture |politics |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The king’s coronation was held with great pomp in the historic cathedral.
  • Graduation day is full of pomp, with academic robes, music, and formal speeches.
  • The opening of the new parliament building was marked by all the usual pomp of a state occasion.
  • Tourists gathered to watch the military parade and enjoy the pomp of the national holiday.
  • Despite the pomp of the ceremony, the actual signing of the agreement took only a few minutes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The royal wedding was full of pomp.
  • They opened the new bridge with great pomp and music.
  • We watched the pomp of the military parade on TV.
  • The president’s visit was done with much pomp.
  • There was a lot of pomp at the graduation ceremony.
שם עצם formal C1 entity
2

showy or self-important display

A big, fancy show that looks important but seems too much or not very real.

תבנית שימוש: [something] is all pomp and no substance
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize that 'pomp' can have a negative tone, suggesting something is too showy or not sincere. When you want a positive meaning of grand ceremony, use it with a neutral context (e.g., 'royal pomp'); when you want to criticize, combine it with words like 'empty', 'hollow', or phrases like 'all pomp and no substance.'
מילים נרדפות
ostentation (More strongly suggests showing off wealth or status on purpose; often used negatively in similar critical contexts.)
הפכים
modesty (Stresses avoiding showy display of wealth or importance.)
צירופים
empty pomp |hollow pomp |needless pomp |sheer pomp |pomp and circumstance
נושאים
society |attitudes |culture |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • Critics dismissed the ceremony as empty pomp designed to impress television audiences.
  • The event felt like sheer pomp and no real commitment to change.
  • He enjoys the pomp of official dinners but avoids doing the hard work behind the scenes.
  • To many citizens, the parade was just hollow pomp at a time of economic crisis.
  • The conference was all pomp and no substance, with glossy staging but very little serious discussion.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Many people saw the big show as empty pomp.
  • The meeting was all pomp and no real work.
  • Some think the long ceremony is just pomp.
  • For her, these events are needless pomp.
  • The party was full of pomp but felt false.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
pomp
IPA
GB/pˈɑmp/
US/pˈɑmp/
הברות והטעמה
pomp (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (pomp)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: pomp
  • Plural: pomp
משפחת מילים
Core family
pompous adjective B2 pompously adverb
Related words
pomposity noun
ביטויים

pomp and ceremony

1
/pˈɑmp ˈænd sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊni/
idiom formal

formal ceremony with display

Formal public events that have a lot of traditional actions, special clothes, and show.

דוגמאות
  • The new ambassador was welcomed with all the usual pomp and ceremony.
  • They prefer simple weddings without a lot of pomp and ceremony.
  • The city loves the pomp and ceremony of the annual parade.

pomp and circumstance

1
/pˈɑmp ˈænd sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
idiom formal

formal, often excessive ceremony

Formal ceremony and show, often seen as too much or not really needed.

דוגמאות
  • The new law was signed with a lot of pomp and circumstance, but little real change followed.
  • Some students enjoy the pomp and circumstance of graduation, while others find it embarrassing.
  • The speech was surrounded by so much pomp and circumstance that the main message was lost.
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