English dictionary

priestly

/'pr/i/stl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

associated with the priesthood or priests

adj.pert

Examples
Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments.

Synonyms hieratic hieratical sacerdotal

Source: WordNet 3.0
befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood

adj.all

Examples
Priestly dedication to the people of his parish.

Synonyms priestlike

Antonyms unpriestly

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the <i>priestly</i> office; a <i>priestly</i> farewell.

adjective

Source: webster1913