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View usage for: pontifical in British English (pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl) adjective1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop 2. having an excessively authoritative manner; pompous noun3. Roman Catholic Church, Church of England a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop Derived forms pontifically (ponˈtifically) adverb pontifical in American English (pɑnˈtɪfɪkəl) adjective1. having to do with a pontifex or a high priest 2. having to do with or celebrated by a bishop or other high-ranking prelate a pontifical Mass 3. having to do with the pope; papal 4. having the pomp, dignity, or dogmatism of a pontiff; sometimes, specif., arrogant or haughty noun5. [pl.] a pontiff's vestments and insignia 6. a book of offices for a bishop Derived forms pontifically (ponˈtifically) adverb Word origin ME pontificall < L pontificalis < pontifex: see pontiff Synonyms of 'pontifical'papal, ecclesiastical, apostolic, prelatic pompous, pretentious, bloated, dogmatic More Synonyms of pontifical Definition of a pontiff An all-embracing Church, with full pontifical authority, is his ideal. Synonyms papal ecclesiastical apostolic prelatic Definition pompous or dogmatic in manner He's a little bit pontifical, and it can get on your nerves. Synonyms bloated condescending magisterial Additional synonymsDefinition habitually stating one's opinions in a forceful or arrogant manner His dogmatic style deflects opposition. Synonyms opinionated, arrogant, assertive, arbitrary, emphatic, downright, dictatorial, imperious, overbearing, categorical, magisterial, doctrinaire, obdurate, peremptoryDefinition used to being obeyed She gave him a witheringly imperious look. Synonyms domineering, dictatorial, bossy (informal), haughty, lordly, commanding, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, overweening, tyrannous Definition imposing one's views in an unpleasant or forceful manner an arrogant and overbearing man Synonyms domineering, lordly, superior, arrogant, authoritarian, oppressive, autocratic, masterful, dictatorial, coercive, bossy (informal), imperious, haughty, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, supercilious, officious, overweening, iron-handed Nearby words ofpontifical - ponder
- ponderous
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- pooh-pooh
Additional synonymsDefinition self-important or pompous There was nothing portentous or solemn about him. Synonyms pompous, solemn, ponderous, self-important, pontificalDefinition vulgarly showy He talked a lot of pretentious twaddle about modern art. Synonyms affected, mannered, exaggerated, pompous, assuming, hollow, inflated, extravagant, high-flown, flaunting, grandiose, conceited, showy, ostentatious, snobbish, puffed up, bombastic, specious, grandiloquent, vainglorious, high-sounding, highfalutin (informal), overambitious, arty-farty (informal), magniloquentDefinition having an unduly high opinion of one's own importance He was self-important, vain and ignorant. Synonyms conceited, arrogant, pompous, strutting, swaggering, cocky, pushy (informal), overbearing, presumptuous, bumptious, swollen-headed, bigheaded, full of yourself |