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Pontificating

To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

📖 Definitions of "Pontificating"

verb
  1. 1

    To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

  2. 2

    To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.

  3. 3

    To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

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