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pontifical vs pretentious

pretentious vs pontifical

pontifical is a noun but pretentious is not a noun.

pontifical and pretentious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pontifical Yes Yes No No
pretentious No Yes No No
pontifical (noun) pretentious (noun)
the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)
pontifical (adjective) pretentious (adjective)
denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles intended to attract notice and impress others
puffed up with vanity (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
Difference between pontifical and pretentious

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