Pontifical
Pontifical adjective - Given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions.
Usage example: a theater critic known for his pontifical pronouncements on what is or is not worth seeing
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Synonyms for Pontifical
Unyielding and pontifical are semantically related. in adamant topic. In some cases you can use "Unyielding" instead an adjective "Pontifical".
Nearby Words: pontificate, pontificated
Unyielding
Unyielding adjective - Showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose.
Pontifical and unyielding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pontifical" instead an adjective "Unyielding".
Nearby Word: unyieldingly
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Related pairs
- inflexible and pontifical
- inflexible and unyielding
- rigid and pontifical
- rigid and unyielding
- obstinate and pontifical
- obstinate and unyielding
- stubborn and pontifical
- stubborn and unyielding
- uncompromising and pontifical
- uncompromising and unyielding
- adamant and pontifical
- adamant and unyielding
- obdurate and pontifical
- obdurate and unyielding
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