1. the act of speaking in a pompous or dogmatic way, especially when expressing opinions as if they were facts
Usage: often disapproving
2. the performance of the functions of a pontiff or high priest
Usage: formal; religious

Examples

• His pontification about politics annoyed everyone at the dinner party.
• The professor’s pontification made the lecture feel more like a sermon.
• She grew tired of his constant pontification on subjects he knew little about.
• The meeting was delayed by unnecessary pontification from several board members.
• The cardinal’s pontification at the ceremony was both solemn and impressive.
• Rather than engage in pontification, she asked thoughtful questions instead.