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

Leo presided over the service sitting off to the side of the altar on a white throne, wearing his formal red cape and liturgical stole and praying with a Rosary in his hands. —Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

Although the pope celebrates mass regularly on Sundays, feast days, and many other occasions, the Urbi et Orbi blessing is much rarer, reserved for solemn events in the church’s liturgical calendar. —Leo Xiv, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Apr. 2026

The solemn liturgical service included the Lord’s Passion from the Gospel of John. —Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

During Holy Week, several major of days of worship will lead up to Easter — Christianity's most significant holiday which celebrates Jesus' resurrection and marks the start of a new liturgical year. —Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 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