Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pontify
verb
/ˈpɒntɪfaɪ/
Definition
To express opinions in a dogmatic or pompous manner, often without significant evidence or expertise.
Examples
- He tends to pontify about politics even though he doesn’t follow the news.
- During the meeting, she pontified about the importance of teamwork without considering others’ viewpoints.
Meaning
Pontify refers to the act of speaking or expressing one’s opinions in a way that is authoritative or self-important, as if one is infallible.
Synonyms
- preach
- dogmatize
- sermonize
- pontificate
