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Comparative for characterized by conceited assertiveness in one's opinions or beliefs
“Ives totally mistrusted the cosmopolitan musical circles with their classic-worshipping conductors, snobbish patrons, and pontifical music critics.”
Comparative for characterized by a pompous air of infallibility
“An era of incorporation fostered a pontifical tone in American arts criticism.”
Comparative for of, or pertaining to, a pontiff, such as a pope or bishop
“John Paul II appointed Arinze to be the pontifical legate to other faiths.”
Comparative for unpleasantly domineering or imperious in nature or character
Comparative for tending toward excessive moralization
Comparative for of or pertaining to an ideology or set of beliefs
Comparative for overly bombastic or grandiloquent in speech or expression
Comparative for of, or relating to, a religion or religious practice
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