Pontifical: meaning, definitions and examples

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pontifical

 

[ pษ’nหˆtษชfษชk(ษ™)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious ceremony

Relating to the Pope or papal authority; characterized by a high-sounding ceremonial formality.

Synonyms

papal, pontificial

Examples of usage

  • The pontifical blessing was bestowed upon the crowd gathered in the square.
  • The pontifical vestments were ornate and majestic.
Context #2 | Adjective

arrogant behavior

Characterized by an arrogant sense of self-importance or superiority.

Synonyms

arrogant, haughty, pompous

Examples of usage

  • His pontifical attitude towards his coworkers alienated many of them.
  • She dismissed his pontifical remarks as mere arrogance.
Context #3 | Adjective

academic setting

Relating to or characteristic of a bishop; pompous or dogmatic in one's manner or opinions.

Synonyms

authoritative, dictatorial, dogmatic

Examples of usage

  • The professor's pontifical lectures often left his students feeling belittled.
  • Her pontifical demeanor in committee meetings made collaboration difficult.

Translations

Translations of the word "pontifical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pontifical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคฟเคซเคฟเค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pรคpstlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pontifikal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papieski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™็š‡ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pontifical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pontificio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papa ile ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™ฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papeลพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกpeลพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™็š‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papeลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกfaglegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pontificio

Word origin

The word 'pontifical' has its origins in the Latin word 'pontifex', which means 'high priest' or 'bridge-builder'. Initially used in reference to the Pope and papal authority, 'pontifical' has evolved to also describe an arrogant or pompous demeanor. The term is often associated with religious ceremonies and formalities, reflecting a sense of grandeur and authority.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,220, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.