liturgical

adjective

li·​tur·​gi·​cal lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 

li-

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 Boise Oñati Dancers will perform a sacred liturgical dance. —Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025

Lehrer's tune suggested that the best way for the Vatican to sell a product in this secular age would be to redo some of the liturgical music in popular song forms. —Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 July 2025

Saturday's events At 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, archbishops and bishops will gather at the Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican, wearing the amice and alb white liturgical vestments, the rope-like cincture worn around the waist, and a simple white miter on their heads. —Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025

Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for liturgical

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