HyperDic: priestly

English > 2 senses of the word priestly:
ADJECTIVEpertpriestly, hieratic, hieratical, sacerdotalassociated with the priesthood or priests
allpriestly, priestlikebefitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
priestly > pronunciation
Soundspriy'stliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > priestly: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningassociated with the priesthood or priests.
Example"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"
Synonymshieratic, hieratical, sacerdotal
Spanishhierático, sacerdotal
Catalansacerdotal
Nounspriesthoodthe body of ordained religious practitioners
English > priestly: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningbefitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.
Example"priestly dedication to the people of his parish"
Synonympriestlike
Oppositeunpriestlynot priestly
Spanishsacerdotal
Catalansacerdotal
Nounspriesta clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites

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