pontifical

• Relatif au pape ou à la papauté; également utilisé pour décrire une manière de parler ou de se comporter pompeuse, dogmatique ou faisant autorité.

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.

   Relatif au pape

   • 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.

   Synonymesapostolicpapal

2. Relating to a BishopC2formal

   Concerning or governed by a bishop or bishops.

   Relatif à un évêque

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

   Synonymesepiscopal

3. Pompous or Self-ImportantC2formal

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

   Pompeux ou suffisant

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

   Synonymesarrogantbombasticgrandiloquenthaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antonymeshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• Substantif désignant les vêtements, insignes et autres ornements cérémoniels portés par un pontife, notamment un évêque, lors des offices liturgiques solennels.

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.

   Ornements et insignes de l'évêque

   • 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.