baptismal
Adjective 1. Of or relating to the Christian rite of baptism: Pertaining to the ceremony, its elements, or its significance. Example: The priest wore special baptismal robes for the ceremony. 2. Resembling or constituting an initial experience that tests or initiates someone: Used figuratively to describe a challenging first experience in a new role or situation. Example: The young reporter's first major assignment was a baptismal fire.
The adjective "baptismal" is used to describe anything directly connected to the sacrament of baptism. It typically precedes a noun. * It modifies nouns related to the ceremony's components (e.g., font, water, vows). * It can be used in a figurative, non-religious sense to describe a significant first experience.
- The family gathered around the baptismal font.
- The baptismal certificate recorded the child's date of christening.
- Her first solo flight was a baptismal experience she would never forget.
- They lit the baptismal candle from the Paschal candle.
- Baptismal regeneration: (Theology) The doctrine that spiritual regeneration occurs through the act of baptism.
- Baptismal name: A name given during baptism, often a saint's name; a Christian name.
- Baptism (n): The Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water.
- Baptize (v): To administer the rite of baptism to someone.
- Baptistry/Baptistery (n): The part of a church used for baptism.
- Christening (when used as an adjective in context, e.g., christening gown)
- Initiation (in the figurative sense)
- Inaugural (in the figurative sense)
- Baptism of fire:
- A soldier's first experience of battle.
- (Figurative) A difficult first introduction to a new job or activity. Example: Managing the crisis during his first week was a real baptism of fire for the new CEO.
- of or relating to baptism
- baptismal font