Synonyms of pontifical

pontifical

adjective

as in opinionative

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions

a theater critic known for his pontifical pronouncements on what is or is not worth seeing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opinionative
• opinionated
• dogmatic
• opinioned
• stubborn
• adamant
• doctrinaire
• rigid
• obstinate
• adamantine
• implacable
• self-opinionated
• mulish
• unbending
• pertinacious
• obdurate
• perverse
• unyielding
• inflexible
• headstrong
• pigheaded
• self-willed
• hardheaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undogmatic
• latitudinarian
• receptive
• open
• broadminded
• undoctrinaire
• open-minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pontifical

The bishops further authorized a new edition of the Roman Pontifical for pontifical Masses, expected to be completed by 2027, with Vatican approval pending for some rites, according to the Catholic News Agency. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

In its report, the pontifical commission highlights failures in the Italian church. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025

The sprawling roughly 2,000-year-old property includes ancient Roman archaeological sites, farmlands, pontifical villas and lush papal gardens, with areas for organic farming and regenerative cultivation. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

Related Articles For the past 40-plus years in the Philippines, Natori’s mother Angelita Cruz has been very close to the nuncios (who act as pontifical ambassadors), the designer said. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 June 2025