priestly

priest·ly

adj \ˈprēst-lē\

Definition of PRIESTLY

1

: of or relating to a priest or the priesthood : sacerdotal

2

: characteristic of or befitting a priest

— priest·li·ness noun

Examples of PRIESTLY

1. He is a kind, priestly man.
2. <majestically robed in priestly garments>

First Known Use of PRIESTLY

before 12th century

Related to PRIESTLY

Synonyms: clerkly, ministerial, pastoral, clerical, sacerdotal

Antonyms: lay, nonclerical, secular, temporal

Related Words: evangelical (also evangelic), missionary; apostolic, canonical, diaconal, diocesan, episcopal, papal, patriarchal, pontifical; churchly, ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical; divine, holy, religious, sacramental; conventual, mendicant, monachal, monastic; caliphal, rabbinic (or rabbinical)

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Rhymes with PRIESTLY

beastly