1. in a pompous or dogmatic manner; speaking as if one has absolute authority
Usage: often disapproving
2. in a manner relating to a pontiff or high priest
Usage: formal; religious context

Examples

• He pontifically declared that modern art was worthless.
• The professor spoke pontifically about the correct interpretation of the text.
• She pontifically dismissed all opposing viewpoints without consideration.
• The bishop pontifically blessed the new cathedral.
• He pontifically announced his theories as if they were undisputed facts.
• The critic pontifically condemned the entire genre of science fiction.