Adjektiv

pompös

pompous, magnificent, ostentatious, grandiose

Die Hochzeit wurde pompös gefeiert.

The wedding was celebrated pompously.

Er hat eine sehr pompöse Art zu reden.

He has a very pompous way of speaking.

Das Schloss war pompös eingerichtet.

The castle was magnificently furnished.

to be pompous/magnificent The castle is very magnificent. Das Schloss ist sehr pompös.

a pompous/magnificent ((noun)) They celebrated a magnificent wedding. Sie feierten eine pompöse Hochzeit.

Synonyms: prunkvoll, prächtig, protzig; Antonyms: schlicht, bescheiden (plain, modest)

From Latin 'pompa' (procession, pomp), related to the English word 'pomp'.

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'pompous'. Think of a person who loves 'pomp' and circumstance.

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