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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.
Synonyms
papalecclesiasticalsolemndignifiedpompous
Antonyms
humblemodestinformal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontifical
standard usage in religious and formal contexts
Portugal
pontifical
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pontifical mass - missa pontifical
pontifical authority - autoridade pontifical
pontifical robes - vestes pontificais
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