priestly

See also: Priestly

English

Etymology

From Middle English prestly; equivalent to priest +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɹiːstli/

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• Rhymes: -iːstli

Adjective

priestly (comparative more priestly or priestlier, superlative most priestly or priestliest)

1. Of or relating to priests.
2. Having the appearance of or resembling a priest.

Synonyms

• hieratic
• sacerdotal

Related terms

• high-priestly

 

Translations

of or relating to priests

• Bulgarian: свещенически (bg) (svešteničeski), жречески (žrečeski)
• German: priesterlich (de)
• Irish: sagartúil
• Latin: sacerdotālis

Anagrams

• spritely