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PONTIFICAL Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word pontifical. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pontifical. (close relations)
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apostolic
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

• proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

apostolical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

• of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

episcopal
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

• of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church

grandiloquent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lofty in style

• puffed up with vanity

overblown
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

• past the stage of full bloom

papal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

portentous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of momentous or ominous significance

• ominously prophetic

• puffed up with vanity

Best Hypernyms For PONTIFICAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pontifical, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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