Pontifical

What do we mean by pontifical?

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a pontiff. adjective

Pompously dogmatic or self-important; pretentious. adjective

The vestments and insignia of a bishop. noun

A book of forms for ceremonies performed by a bishop. noun

Of, belonging to, or befitting a pontiff or high priest.

Of or pertaining to a bishop.

Of or pertaining to the Pope of Rome; papal; popish.

In liturgics, an office-book of the Western Church, containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies which can be performed only by a bishop (especially those for ordination, confirmation, and consecration of churches), the changes in the rubrics necessary when a bishop officiates, benedictions, and other forms, some of which can be used by priests who have received special commission from the bishop. noun

Plural The insignia of a pontiff; the dress, ornaments, etc., of a bishop or pope, or, more loosely, those of a priest. See pontificalia. noun

A kind of ouch in use in the sixteenth century. noun

Of or pertaining to bridge-building.

A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff. noun

The dress and ornaments of a pontiff. noun

Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; ; hence, belonging to the pope; papal. adjective

Of or pertaining to the building of bridges. adjective

Of or pertaining to a pontiff. adjective

Pompous, dignified or dogmatic. adjective

Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome. adjective

A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff. noun

Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles adjective

A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.

To speak in a pretentiously dogmatic manner; to preach. Urban Dictionary

The act of spouting off on a subject you have no information on ,or basis of fact , but firmly believe in. Urban Dictionary

The act of speaking out for the purpose of hearing onself speak. Posturing...speaking to people that don't really care what you say one way or another since you're speaking solely to front yourself as "someone in charge". Speech or written communication that is generally pointless except to cast favorable light upon the speaker or author as if the message were a pronouncement from on high. Usually full of shit. Urban Dictionary

Last name that originated from Spain around 1456. Then Spanish conquistadors took the last name with them. Now popular in México around Sinaloa and Michoacán and D.F and is popular in the United States and other parts of the World. Urban Dictionary

1. To have Diarrhea of the mouth. 2. Running your mouth. 3. Giving your 2 cents when it's non of your business. 4. Giving unsolicited advice and long opinions **Rhymes with defecate.** 5. To defecate with your mouth on other people Urban Dictionary

Pontificate to rant rave and other wise try to convise some one of your own pont with out careing if they are lising or not the rantings of the phill god in all of his power of BS Urban Dictionary

Noun. One who pontificates. Urban Dictionary

To think at length on a subject and/or topic that requires mulling over Urban Dictionary

To poop on the pope. Normally from a great height, such as a poop deck. Urban Dictionary

Slang; it means "to take a shit" Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to pontifical:
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Words that sound like pontifical:
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