pomp
intermediateB1/pɒmp/ · pomp
a ceremony characterized by grandeur or ostentation.
Meanings
a ceremony characterized by grandeur or ostentation.
ایک تقریب جس کی خصوصیت شاندار یا نمایاں ہوتا ہے۔
شہرت
shohrat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pomp and circumstance
- ceremonial pomp
- pomp of a wedding
Example Sentences
The wedding was filled with pomp and grandeur.
شادی شاندار اور شہرت سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔
Shadi shandaar aur shohrat se bhari hui thi.
The inauguration ceremony was marked by much pomp.
افتتاحی تقریب بہت شہرت سے منائی گئی۔
Iftitahi taqreeb bahut shohrat se manai gayi.
He enjoyed the pomp of his new office.
اسے اپنے نئے دفتر کی شہرت پسند تھی۔
Usay apne naye daftar ki shohrat pasand thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a grand parade full of show and splendor to remember 'pomp'.
Imagine a colorful parade with extravagant floats and decorations.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہمیں بھی بھول نہ جانا، آج چمک دمک میں
Humein bhi bhool na jana, aaj chamak damak mein
Do not forget us, today in the shine and glamour.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونٹ کے گزر جانے کے بعد پرندے پھڑ پھڑاتے ہیں
Oont ke guzar jane ke baad parinday phar-pharate hain
Birds flutter only after the camel has passed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pompa" — procession, parade
First known use: 15th century
The word 'pomp' has its roots in the Latin 'pompa', which referred to a procession, and has evolved in English to denote grand ceremonial displays and ostentation.