Priestly: meaning, definitions and examples
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priestly
[ หpriหstli ]
religious
Relating to or characteristic of a priest or priests.
Synonyms
clerical, ecclesiastical, ministerial
Examples of usage
- The priestly duties included performing rituals and ceremonies.
- The priestly robes were embroidered with intricate designs.
- His priestly demeanor inspired confidence and respect.
- The priestly blessing brought solace to the grieving family.
- She felt a sense of awe in the presence of his priestly authority.
figurative
Having a solemn or sanctimonious demeanor or attitude.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She adopted a priestly tone when discussing moral issues.
- His priestly advice was sought by many in times of crisis.
- The professor's priestly wisdom guided the students through difficult decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "priestly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sacerdotal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคนเคฟเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช priesterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ imamat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะตะฝะฝะธััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kapลaลski
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธ็ฅญใฎ
๐ซ๐ท sacerdotal
๐ช๐ธ sacerdotal
๐น๐ท rahiplik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุชู
๐จ๐ฟ knฤลพskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kลazskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅญๅธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ duhovniลกki
๐ฎ๐ธ prestdรฆmis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฝะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแฃแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ruhani
๐ฒ๐ฝ sacerdotal
Etymology
The word 'priestly' originated from the Old English word 'prฤostlic', which referred to the characteristics or qualities of a priest. It has been used in religious contexts to describe things related to priests or the clergy. Over time, the term has also been used figuratively to describe someone with a solemn or sanctimonious demeanor. The history of 'priestly' reflects the importance of clergy in various societies and the influence they have had on religious and moral discourse.
See also: priest, priesthood, priests.