pomp
part of speech
noun (pomp, no plural)
meaning for a pupil
Pomp is grand display and ceremony, with splendid clothes, music and crowds, meant to impress people. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: Isaiah says the proud king of Babylon, with all his show and music, will go down to the grave and lie among worms. Interpretation: Tradition reads this as showing that earthly power does not last, and that pride leads to a fall. In the primary lessons: in stories, the grand show at a king's feast, wedding or procession; «great pomp» means splendid show
examples
- Thy pomp is brought down to the nether-world, and the noise of thy psalteries; the maggot is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.' (Prophets ISA.14.11, JPS 1917) tree →
- The king rode out with great pomp and music. tree →
- The wedding was full of pomp and feasting. tree →
- Do not spend all your money on pomp and show. tree →
- The queen arrived in a golden carriage, amid pomp and splendour. tree →
note
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Trees and pragmatics
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