pontifically
- adverb
- /pɒnˈtɪfɪkli/
- Offensive
:
pomposamente
- Logically, the next move must be theirs," Albert nodded pontifically.
Examples
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During the meeting, she made several pontifically delivered statements that impressed the board.
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The CEO spoke pontifically about the company's future, leaving no room for dissent.
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The professor explained the theory pontifically, as if addressing an audience of novices.
Synonyms
19
6.1
In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace
8
4.8
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than other people
8
6.0
In a proud way that shows you think you are better than others
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6.7
In a confident way that makes people respect or obey you
3
7.9
To act in a way that attracts attention and impresses people
2
6.6
Behave in a proud, unfriendly way to show you feel better than others
1
6.7
In a way like a king or queen who shows great dignity
1
7.7
In a proud, showy way to seem more important than others
1
7.6
In a way that tries to seem more important or special than it is
1
7.2
In a proud way that shows you feel better than other people
1
8.5
In a showy, exaggerated way to impress people
1
5.8
To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority
1
7.7
In a confident, commanding way that shows power
1
9.9
In a way that shows the full official authority of a leader, for example the Pope
In a showy, proud way using big, fancy words
In a way that uses very fancy words to sound important
To speak or write in a showy, formal way using fancy words
To act in a very proud way that ignores other people
In a way that shows you think you are better than others
In a proud, showy way to get attention
Talking about things you did to show you are proud
Behaving as if you are better than other people
A person or building with a grand, dignified look that impresses people
Antonyms
How Pompous
Surface Forms
Morphology
pontifically = pontifical (semi-transparent) = pontific + ally
The transformation from 'pontifical' to 'pontifically' is straightforward, but the meaning shift from 'relating to a pontiff' to 'pompous' is not immediately clear to all learners.
Etymology
Pontifically comes from pontiff (the pope) and Latin pontifex, 'bridge-maker' from pons 'bridge'. Because a pontiff speaks with great authority and formality, pontifically can also mean speaking in a pompous or self-important way.