of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal.

pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious

to resent someone's pontifical manner.

(in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops.

pontificals, the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff, esp. a bishop.

adjective

arrogant , dogmatic , overbearing , papal , pompous , pretentious , puffy