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

Along with the album, U2 released two surprise EPs this year, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, that turn out to be conceptually linked to the new album via the liturgical calendar, with carnival preceding Lent and Easter. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

For seventeen years, graduation season had carried a liturgical cadence for him. — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Paintings, liturgical objects and the clothes of a notable 18th century Spanish count were among the other items removed from the monastery. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 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