Other people, however, may have a different point of view to offer.
It originated in England in the second half of the 18th century where, following Walpole, it was further developed by Clara Reeve<span>, </span>Ann Radcliffe<span>, </span>William Thomas Beckford<span> and </span>Matthew Lewis<span>. </span>
Its expresses one's opinion in a way considered annoying pompous and dogmatic.
Ex. People are pontificated when you kept asking questions, google it! Lazy!
