pontifical (Meaning)
pontifical (n)
the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)
pontifical (a)
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops
pontifical (s)
puffed up with vanity
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pontifical Sentence Examples
- The pontifical robes of the archbishop shimmered in the sunlight.
- The cardinal performed a pontifical Mass with great solemnity and reverence.
- The pope's pontifical authority extends to all Catholics worldwide.
- The pontifical court was a scene of opulence and grandeur.
- The priest's pontifical blessing imparted grace upon the congregation.
- The pontifical decree established new regulations for the diocese.
- The pontifical curia is the administrative body of the Vatican City.
- The pontifical institute is a renowned center for religious studies.
- The pontifical anthem is played at official Vatican events.
- The pontifical flag symbolises the authority of the Holy See.
FAQs About the word pontifical
the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop), proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor
dogmatical, opinioned, stubborn, adamant, opinionative, doctrinaire, opinionated, dogmatic, mulish, adamantine
latitudinarian, latitudinarian, undogmatic,undogmatic, broadminded,receptive, open, undoctrinaire, undoctrinaire, receptive
The pontifical robes of the archbishop shimmered in the sunlight.
The cardinal performed a pontifical Mass with great solemnity and reverence.
The pope's pontifical authority extends to all Catholics worldwide.
The pontifical court was a scene of opulence and grandeur.
