pontifical

[pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl]

adjective

pontifical

1. relating to or belonging to a pope or the papacy

The pontifical authority was exercised by the Pope.

A autoridade pontifical foi exercida pelo Papa.

2. relating to or belonging to a high priest or chief priest

The pontifical vestments were adorned with jewels.

As vestes pontificais eram ornamentadas com joias.

3. pompous, dignified, or solemn in manner or appearance

He spoke in a pontifical tone that annoyed everyone.

Ele falou em um tom pontifical que irritou todos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pontifical

standard usage in religious and formal contexts

Portugal

pontifical

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

pontifical mass - missa pontifical

pontifical authority - autoridade pontifical

pontifical robes - vestes pontificais

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