Affectation and Pomp

Affectation

Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

Pomp and affectation are semantically related In some cases you can use "Pomp" instead a noun "Affectation".

Pomp

Pomp noun - Cheap or pretentious or vain display.
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Synonyms for Pomp

Affectation and pomp are semantically related in pageantry topic. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Pomp".

Nearby Words: pompous, pomposity, pompously
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