Pontifically
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a pontifical manner; in the manner of a pope.
"He slapped his documents open on the table and seated himself pontifically, with a certain imminent redness lurking behind the formality of his expression."
- 2 Whilst pontificating; with pontification.
Example
More examples"He slapped his documents open on the table and seated himself pontifically, with a certain imminent redness lurking behind the formality of his expression."
Etymology
From pontifical + -ly.
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