The pompous is linked to the sumptuous .
Pompous is an adjective that refers to that which is bombastic , ostentatious or lavish . For example: «Have you seen the pompous car our neighbor bought? It must have cost him a fortune..." , "The Mexican singer wore a pompous suit and a hat during the concert he gave in the Chilean capital," "I don't like pompous men, who always want to show off: I prefer those who are simple." and who do not show off their actions .
Latin is where we can find the etymological origin of the term. Specifically, it derives from pomposus , which means "luxurious" and is composed of two different parts: the noun pompa , which is synonymous with "courtship" , and the suffix -oso , which can be translated as "abundance" .
Considerations on the pompous
Pompousness, in itself, is neither good nor bad. The term can be used to attribute superficiality or frivolity to a person or an act, although it can also be used to highlight that something stands out due to its appearance.
When the notion is applied to refer to language or the way in which an artistic or creative work is presented or developed, it will be referring to an excess of ornamentation : "His first novel showed an interesting style, although too pompous," "A politician is not "It must have a pompous speech, but it must express itself clearly."
A palace is usually a pompous space.
The lavish or sumptuous
The concept of pompous is linked to the idea of pomp , which has several meanings. This word can mention the sumptuousness or lavishness of an event. That which is developed with pomp, therefore, can be described as pompous.
Events that are considered pompous are, for example, the weddings of members of the upper class , who use the money they have to develop events where everything is luxury, where details of all kinds are not lacking and guests are offered the best delicacies. . Of course without forgetting that they are held in special places with a lot of charm and where what prevails is, without a doubt, excellence.
In the same way, those held on the occasion of the awards ceremonies of important film awards such as the Oscars also tend to be pompous parties. And they have to live up to the big celebrities who participate in them.
A party offered in a mansion, in which guests can enjoy various delicacies while being attended to by dozens of servants, could be described as pompous. On the other hand, a simple event, without great luxuries or ostentation, will have no pomp.
Pomposo as a surname or name
Pomposo also appears as a surname. Thus, it can be seen in the figure of Agustín Pomposo Fernández (1756-1842). This is a Mexican writer and lawyer, who is considered to have been faithful to the regime existing at that time.
Likewise, that word is the title of a song by the group Calle Ciega , of Venezuelan origin. It was made up of five young people and was in force between 2005 and 2008 , dedicating themselves to reggaeton.