Meaning of PAGEANTRY
| Pronunciation: | | 'pajuntree
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- [n] an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
- [n] a rich and spectacular ceremony
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| | Synonyms: | | pageant, pageant |
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| | See Also: | | ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance, representation | |
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| | Definition: | | \Pag"eant*ry\ (-r[y^]), n.
Scenic shows or spectacles, taken collectively; spectacular
quality; splendor.
Such pageantry be to the people shown. --Dryden.
The pageantry of festival. --J. A.
Symonds.
Syn: Pomp; parade; show; display; spectacle.
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| | Related Terms: | | blazon, bravura, brilliancy, ceremony, cosmorama, cyclorama, daring, dash, demonstration, diorama, display, dramatics, eclat, etalage, exhibit, exhibition, exhibitionism, exposition, extravagance, false front, fanfaronade, figure, flair, flaunt, flaunting, flourish, georama, histrionics, light show, magnificence, manifestation, myriorama, pageant, panorama, parade, phantasmagoria, pomp, presentation, psychedelic show, representation, sham, shifting scene, show, showiness, showing-off, sight, spectacle, splash, splurge, stage show, staginess, tableau, tableau vivant, theatrics, vaunt |
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