priestly
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adjective \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
See Examples of PRIESTLY
- He is a kind, priestly man.
- <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
Rhymes with PRIESTLY
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