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PONTIFICALS

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pontificals.

Pontificals - as an adjective

Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the apostles

Example: "Papal dispensation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apostolic13apostolical15papal9

Denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
episcopal15

Pontificals - as a noun

The vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)

Pontificals - as an adjective satellite

Puffed up with vanity

Example: "A grandiloquent and boastful manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grandiloquent24overblown17pompous13portentous12

Example Sentences

"The bishop donned his pontificals for the special Mass."
"During the ceremony, the priest wore his magnificent pontificals."
"The intricate embroidery on the pontificals was breathtaking."
"The Vatican gifted the cardinal a set of luxurious pontificals."
"The papal pontificals are reserved for the highest-ranking clergy."
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Word Game Points

Is PONTIFICALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pontificals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PONTIFICALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PONTIFICALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pontificals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PONTIFICALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PONTIFICALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pontificals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PONTIFICALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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