Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Pontifical

• (a.) Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
• (a.) Of or pertaining to the building of bridges.
• (n.) A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
• (n.) The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.

Synonyms of Pontifical

• Papal
• Apostolic
• Apostolical
• Episcopal
• Grandiloquent
• Overblown
• Pompous
• Portentous

Antonyms of Pontifical

Homophones of Pontifical