pomp

/ˈpämp/

Middle English, from Anglo-French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, pomp, from Greek pompē act of sending, escort, procession, pomp, from pempein to send

noun

  1. a show of magnificence : splendor

  2. a ceremonial or festival display (such as a train of followers or a pageant)

  3. ostentatious display : vainglory

every day begins … in a pomp of flaming colours

noun

  1. impressive formal activities or ceremonies