All 5 Uses of
pomp
in
Henry VIII
- Men might say, Till this time pomp was single, but now married To one above itself.†
Scene 1.1 *
- This holy fox, Or wolf, or both,—for he is equal ravenous As he is subtle, and as prone to mischief As able to perform't; his mind and place Infecting one another, yea, reciprocally— Only to show his pomp as well in France As here at home, suggests the King our master To this last costly treaty, the interview, That swallowed so much treasure, and like a glass Did break i' the rinsing.†
Scene 1.1
- Here's the pang that pinches: His Highness having liv'd so long with her, and she So good a lady that no tongue could ever Pronounce dishonour of her,—by my life, She never knew harm-doing—O, now, after So many courses of the sun enthroned, Still growing in a majesty and pomp, the which To leave a thousand-fold more bitter than 'tis sweet at first to acquire,—after this process, To give her the avaunt, it is a pity Would move a monster.†
Scene 2.3
- O, God's will, much better She ne'er had known pomp!†
Scene 2.3
- Vain pomp and glory of this world, I hate ye!†
Scene 3.2
Definition:
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(pomp) ceremonial elegance and splendor
or:
(archaic) a pretentious or vain display