All 3 Uses of
pomp
in
A Gentleman in Moscow
- For pomp is a tenacious force.†
p. 59.7
- The soldiers of the common man may toss the banners of the old regime on the victory pyre, but soon enough trumpets will blare and pomp will take its place at the side of the throne, having once again secured its dominion over history and kings.†
p. 59.9
- At which point, the Count closed the door and locked the Bishop into that room where pomp bides its time.†
p. 436.8 *
Definition:
ceremonial elegance and splendor
or:
(archaic) a pretentious or vain display
or:
(archaic) a pretentious or vain display