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Definition of Pontifical
1. Adjective. Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles. "Papal dispensation"
Exact synonyms: Apostolic, Apostolical, Papal
Partainyms: Pope, Pope, Pope, Pope
Derivative terms: Pope, Pontiff
Partainyms: Pope, Pope, Pope, Pope
Derivative terms: Pope, Pontiff
2. Noun. The vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop).
Generic synonyms: Vestment
3. Adjective. Denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops.
4. Adjective. Puffed up with vanity. "Pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey"
Exact synonyms: Grandiloquent, Overblown, Pompous, Portentous
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Pomp, Pomposity, Pompousness
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Pomp, Pomposity, Pompousness
Definition of Pontifical
1. a. Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
2. n. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
Definition of Pontifical
1. Adjective. of or pertaining to a pontiff ¹
2. Adjective. pompous, dignified or dogmatic ¹
3. Adjective. of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome ¹
4. Noun. The office of a pontiff ¹
5. Noun. (in the plural) The vestments of a bishop ¹
6. Noun. a pontiff ¹
7. Noun. a pontifical mass ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pontifical
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