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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
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
opinionated, opinioned, stubborn, opinionative, dogmatic, adamant, doctrinaire,dogmatical, self-opinionated,rigid
undogmatic, latitudinarian, latitudinarian,undogmatic,receptive, undoctrinaire, undoctrinaire, open, broadminded, 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.
