liturgical

adjective

li·​tur·​gi·​cal lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 

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1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy

the liturgical calendar

liturgical music

2

: using or favoring the use of liturgy

liturgical churches

liturgically

lə-ˈtər-ji-k(ə-)lē 

li-

adverb

Examples of liturgical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The community is guided by a liturgical calendar, which Prince explains makes every day feel like a sacred moment. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026

Lent is an important approximately 40-day period in the Christian liturgical calendar marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, or charity work. —Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026

In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026

Lent is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for liturgical

• chirurgical
• nonsurgical
• postsurgical
• dramaturgical
• metallurgical
• microsurgical
• neurosurgical
• surgical