pontifical Antonyms

Meaning of pontifical

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pontifical (n)

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

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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

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pontifical (s)

puffed up with vanity

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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

opinionated, dogmatic, opinionative, adamant, doctrinaire, stubborn, opinioned,dogmatical, implacable, self-opinionated

undogmatic, latitudinarian, undogmatic, latitudinarian, receptive, undoctrinaire, broadminded, open,receptive, broadminded

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.