Pontifical
Pronunciation: /pɑːnˈtɪfəkəl/
Pontifical (adjective)
- Connected to the pope or the Roman Catholic Church.
- Acting in a way that seems very important or serious.
Examples
- The pontifical decree was announced to the congregation.
- A pontifical ceremony was held in the grand cathedral.
Common collocations: pontifical decree, pontifical ceremony, pontifical tone, pontifical attitude