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pontifical

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Pompous and dogmatic in expressing an opinion.

His pontifical tone made a simple suggestion sound like an edict.

Dictionary practice example.

A pontifical pamphlet by the steward declared that every delayed reply revealed moral failure, presenting the sweeping opinion as unquestionable wisdom.

From Confined by Someone Else's Rules.

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