| 单词 | pageantry |
| 释义 | pageantry (once / 5913 pages) n Pageantry is the grandeur that turns an event into an elaborate spectacle. The long ritual of a new queen's coronation is a good example of pageantry. In contrast to the simplicity of a small wedding ceremony in a friend's back yard, a grand, expensive wedding might include such pageantry as a parade of bridesmaids in rainbow-colored gowns, followed by a mariachi band and the bride arriving on the back of an elephant. Pageantry comes from pageant, which today is a "showy spectacle or parade," but in Middle English meant "stage or scene of a play." WORD FAMILYpageantry: pageantries USAGE EXAMPLESSuch pageantry is the fruit of a new apparel contract, worth about $170 million, between the university and Nike. New York Times(Sep 09, 2016) A literate epic that utilizes both pageantry and splendid language, "Lion" — now digitally restored — was nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture, in 1969. Los Angeles Times(Dec 15, 2016) The author added that “hoodwinked” individuals consider the pageantry innocuous. Washington Times(Dec 01, 2016) 1n a rich and spectacular ceremony Syn|Hyper pageant ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance a formal event performed on a special occasion 2n an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes Syn|Hyper pageant representation an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent |
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