pomp

Plural: pomps

Noun

Stately, splendid, or ceremonial display; showiness.
cheap or pretentious or vain display
ceremonial elegance and splendor
Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.
A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.

Verb

To make a pompous display.
To pamper.

Examples

She played ’POMP’ with great pomp and circumstance, knowing it was a strong setup for her next turn.

Origin / Etymology

The noun is derived from Middle English pomp, pompe, from Old French pompe, from Latin pompa (“pomp”), from Ancient Greek πομπή (pompḗ, “a sending, a solemn procession, pomp”), from πέμπω (pémpō, “I send”).
The verb is derived from Middle English pompen, from pomp, pompe (see above).

Synonyms

eclat, gaudery

Scrabble Score: 10

pomp: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pomp: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pomp: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

pomp: valid Words With Friends Word