what does priestly mean?
PRIESTLY as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- priestly dedication to the people of his parish
Antonym(s)
- Meaning
- associated with the priesthood or priests
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
- hieratic gestures
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