pontifical

• Relativo ao papa ou ao papado; também usado para descrever um modo de agir pomposo, dogmático ou autoritário.

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.

   Pontifício

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapostolicpapal

2. Relating to a BishopC2formal

   Concerning or governed by a bishop or bishops.

   Episcopal

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

   Sinônimosepiscopal

3. Pompous or Self-ImportantC2formal

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

   Pomposo ou presunçoso

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

   Sinônimosarrogantbombasticgrandiloquenthaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antônimoshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• Substantivo que designa as vestes, insígnias e outros sinais cerimoniais de distinção usados pelo pontífice, especialmente um bispo, durante serviços litúrgicos oficiais.

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.

   Paramentos pontificais

   • 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.