ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pontifically

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Pontifically is an adverb meaning In a pontifical manner; in the manner of a pope.

Meaning

In a pontifical manner; in the manner of a pope.

More Meanings

  1. Whilst pontificating; with pontification.

Example Sentences

He slapped his documents open on the table and seated himself pontifically, with a certain imminent redness lurking behind the formality of his expression.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pontificially, papistically, papistly, papishly, sacerdotally, catholically.

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