priestly

See also: Priestly

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɹiːstli/
Rhymes: -iːstli

Adjective

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

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

Synonyms

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

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