pontifical

Definition of Pontifical in English :

see synonyms of pontifical

Noun

1. pontifical

the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)

Adjective

2. apostolic, apostolical, papal, pontifical

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

Example Sentences:
'papal dispensation'

3. episcopal, pontifical

denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

episcopal

4. grandiloquent, overblown, pompous, pontifical, portentous

puffed up with vanity

Example Sentences:
'a grandiloquent and boastful manner'
'overblown oratory'
'a pompous speech'
'pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pontifical

see synonyms of pontifical

adjective

1.

of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop

2.

having an excessively authoritative manner; pompous

noun

3. Roman Catholic Church, Church of England

a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop

Pontifical

see synonyms of pontifical

adjective

1.

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

noun

5. [pl.]

a pontiff's vestments and insignia

6.

a book of offices for a bishop

Pontifical

see synonyms of pontifical

adj.

1. Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a pontiff.

2. Pompously dogmatic or self-important; pretentious.

n.

1. pontificals The vestments and insignia of a bishop.

2. A book of forms for ceremonies performed by a bishop.

Pontifical

Noun

Adjective

Pontifical

Pontifical

Pontifical

WORD OF THE DAY

heliolatry

Recent Searches