priestlike

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das an einen Priester erinnert oder ihm eigen ist, oft im übertragenen oder poetischen Sinn gebraucht.

An archaic adjective describing something that resembles or is characteristic of a priest, often used in a figurative or poetic sense.

1. Befitting a priestC1formal

   Having qualities or characteristics that are typical of a priest or the priesthood.

   Priesterlich

   • His priestlike demeanor brought comfort to the grieving family.
   • She spoke with a priestlike authority on matters of faith.
   • The old man had a priestlike patience and wisdom.

   Synonymeclericalministerialpriestlysacerdotal