pontifical

• Den Papst oder das Papsttum betreffend; auch in übertragener Bedeutung für eine pompöse, dogmatische oder herrschsüchtige Art verwendet.

Relating to a pope or the papacy; also used to describe a pompous or dogmatic manner.

1. Relating to the PopeC2formal

   Issued by or pertaining to the Pope or the papacy as the successor of the Apostles.

   päpstlich

   • The pontifical decree was read aloud in St. Peter's Square.
   • He attended a pontifical mass celebrated by the Pope.
   • The document carried the official pontifical seal.

   Synonymeapostolicpapal

2. Relating to a BishopC2formal

   Concerning or governed by a bishop or bishops.

   bischöflich

   • The pontifical vestments were richly embroidered.
   • The cathedral was the site of many pontifical ceremonies.
   • He was granted pontifical authority over the diocese.

   Synonymeepiscopal

3. Pompous or Self-ImportantC2formal

   Characterized by an arrogant or pompous manner; full of self-importance.

   Wichtigtuerisch oder selbstgefällig

   • His pontifical tone annoyed the audience.
   • She gave a pontifical speech about her own achievements.
   • The critic's pontifical review dismissed all opposing views.

   Synonymearrogantbombasticgrandiloquenthaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antonymehumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• Substantiv, das die liturgischen Gewänder, Insignien und sonstigen zeremoniellen Würdezeichen bezeichnet, die ein Pontifex, insbesondere ein Bischof, bei offiziellen liturgischen Handlungen trägt.

A noun referring to the vestments, regalia, and other ceremonial insignia worn by a pontiff, especially a bishop, during formal liturgical functions.

1. Vestments and insignia of a bishopC2formal

   The ceremonial garments, ornaments, and other symbols of office worn by a bishop or high-ranking church official during formal religious services.

   Pontifikalien

   • The bishop was dressed in his full pontifical for the Easter mass.
   • The museum displayed a collection of medieval pontificals.
   • He carefully arranged the pontifical on the altar before the ceremony.