No. 10,386 in German
prunk
Display of splendor or grandeur; pomp.
In a sentence
Der Prunk des Schlosses beeindruckte alle Besucher.
The splendor of the castle impressed all visitors.
Here, "Prunk" refers to the impressive and luxurious appearance or decoration of the castle.
Alle kritisierten den unnötigen Prunk der Veranstaltung.
Everyone criticized the unnecessary ostentation of the event.
In this sentence, "Prunk" is used to describe excessive or unnecessary showing-off in the decoration or presentation of the event.
Der Künstler arbeitete mit einem Stil, der Prunk und Schlichtheit vereinte.
The artist worked with a style that combined splendor and simplicity.
Here, "Prunk" is employed to convey the element of grandeur or luxury which is creatively combined with simplicity in the artist's style.
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