priestly

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɹiːstli/

Adjective

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

Of or relating to priests; order of the priests; high religious position.

Synonyms

hieratic (Grecian)
sacerdotal (Latinate)

Translations

of or relating to priests

German: priesterlich (de)

Irish: sagartúil

Anagrams

spritely

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