priestly

/'pri::stli/
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priestly

The priestly figure leads a quiet ceremony in the small chapel.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood: Having the qualities, manner, or appearance considered typical of a priest.
    • Associated with the priesthood or priests: Relating to or connected with the office, duties, or status of a priest.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • He was admired for his priestly dedication to serving the poor.
    • The ceremony required the wearing of traditional priestly garments.
    • Her voice had a calm, almost priestly tone when she offered counsel.
Advanced Usage
  • "Priestly office": Refers to the formal position, duties, or authority of a priest.
    • He was ordained into the priestly office last year.
  • "Priestly blessing": A blessing given by a priest, often in a formal religious context.
    • The congregation bowed their heads for the priestly blessing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Priest (n): A person who performs religious ceremonies and duties.
  • Priesthood (n): The office or position of a priest; priests collectively.
  • Priestlike (adj): Similar in nature to 'priestly'; an alternative, though less common, adjective.
Synonyms
  • Sacerdotal: Pertaining to priests or the priesthood (often used in more formal or theological contexts).
  • Clerical: Relating to the clergy or religious officials.
  • Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian church or its clergy.
Antonyms
  • Lay: Of or relating to people who are not members of the clergy.
  • Secular: Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
Related Phrases
  • Priestly duties: The specific tasks and responsibilities associated with being a priest.
    • His priestly duties included leading services and visiting the sick.
  • Priestly role: The function or part played by a priest within a community.
    • She understood the importance of her priestly role as a guide and comforter.
priestly

The priestly figure leads a quiet ceremony in the small chapel.

Adjective
  1. befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
    • priestly dedication to the people of his parish
  2. associated with the priesthood or priests
    • priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
    • hieratic gestures

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