pontifically
adverb
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- In a pontifical manner; in the manner of a pope.
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pontificalement
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pontificate
noun
/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/
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- The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
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pontificat
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pontificate
verb
/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/
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/pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
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- (intransitive) To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
- (intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
- (intransitive) To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
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pontifier
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pontifical
adjective
/pɑnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/
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/pɒnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/
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- Of or pertaining to a pontiff.
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pontifical
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