Pomp

Noun

Definition: Ceremony and splendid display.

Synonyms: Pageantry, Grandeur, Magnificence

Antonyms: Simplicity, Modesty

Examples:

The coronation was filled with pomp and circumstance.
The festival parade was a spectacle of pomp and color.

Mnemonics:

Think of a grand ceremony with lots of decorations and regal attire as an example of pomp.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'pompe', from Old French, from Latin 'pompa', from Greek 'pompē' meaning 'solemn procession'.

Historical Usage:

The word 'pomp' has been used since the Middle English period and has always represented ceremonies or splendid displays.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Pomp and circumstance"

Explanation:

This phrase refers to a grand and formal event or ceremony, often used in the context of graduation or academic ceremonies.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'pomp' with 'pump'.

Explanation:

'Pomp' and 'pump' are two different words with different meanings. 'Pomp' refers to ceremony and grand displays, while 'pump' refers to a device used to raise or move fluids.