Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pontificator
Noun
pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪ.tər
Definition
A person who expresses opinions in a dogmatic or pompous manner.
Examples
- As a pontificator, he often dismissed other people’s views without considering their validity.
- The professor’s pontificating during lectures sometimes left students feeling intimidated.
Meaning
Someone who speaks or behaves like they know everything, often in a condescending way.
Synonyms
- Dogmatizer
- Bulldozer
- Preacher
- Orator
