PONTIFICAL

(noun) the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)
The bishop carefully placed his ironed pontifical in a suitcase. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops
synonyms : episcopal
The Pontifical High Mass was to be held in the Cathedral next Sunday. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
"papal dispensation"
synonyms : apostolic , apostolical , papal
The City Square was packed with people gathered to hear the pontifical sermon. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) puffed up with vanity
"a grandiloquent and boastful manner", "overblown oratory", "a pompous speech", "pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey"
synonyms : grandiloquent , overblown , pompous , portentous
His pontifical speech made him a subject of ridicule. -added by naila_inlas
His overblown oratory impressed no one. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for pontifical

(Tag: ) remember ponting who behaves like a pope of cricket and rapes the players of other teams.
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(Tag: ) Relates to: 1.Ponting :for his pompous behaviour. 2.pontiff:the bishop of church
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