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pretentious vs pontifical

pontifical vs pretentious

pretentious is not a noun while pontifical is a noun.

pretentious and pontifical both are adjectives.

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

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