Pontificality
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑntɪfəkəɫˈaɪˈtaɪ/
Pontificality (noun)
- The quality of being very official and religious in a serious, formal way, often connected with a pope or church leaders.
- A serious, grand style that can feel too important or too formal, like the manner of high church officials.
Examples
- Her speech had pontificality, sounding formal and religious.
- The sermon showed pontificality, with careful religious wording.