"Pontifications" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Pontifications" Meaning

Pronunciation: /pɒntɪˈfeɪʃənz/

1. The act of speaking or writing in a pompous, self-important manner, especially about moral or political subjects.
Example: "The politician's pontifications on social justice were met with skepticism by his critics."

2. Officially solemn and declarative declarations or statements, typically made by a high-ranking person or an authority figure, on a matter that is considered important or serious.
Example: "The pontifications of the ancient Greeks on the nature of the universe had a lasting impact on Western philosophy."

Synonyms:
- pretentious talk
- bombastic declarations
- grandiose statements
- inflated language

Antonyms:
- humility
- simplicity
- tact

"Pontifications" Examples

Usage Examples

Publishers have been criticized for publishing sensationalized articles that can be misleading and wallow in pontifications about the defendant.
The cynical maneuvers and fascistic pontifications made by the insular society are creating collective terror in social media platforms and beyond.
Since the distributor gave no thought to explaining this to his reconverted god, he only used pontifications of resurrection to assure him.
For prominent leaders to use computers that store auditory records and blast pontifications as statues and fetishes is unfortunate but widely misunderstood.
These charismatic media hosts disregard pontifications from politicians, comedians, vloggers, artists, journalists, and social media influencers.