priestly

• Relatif au prêtre ou au clergé, ou qui leur est propre; qui concerne le sacerdoce.

Relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.

1. Relating to priestsB2formal

   Connected with the office, duties, or role of a priest.

   qui concerne les prêtres

   • He wore a traditional priestly robe during the ceremony.
   • The priestly duties include leading worship and offering guidance.
   • She studied the priestly traditions of ancient cultures.

   Synonymesclericalecclesiasticalministerialpastoralpriestlikesacerdotal

2. Characteristic of a priestB2formal

   Having qualities or behavior that are typical of a priest, such as solemnity, devotion, or moral authority.

   Qui caractérise un prêtre

   • His priestly demeanor brought comfort to the grieving family.
   • The old man spoke with a priestly wisdom that impressed everyone.
   • Her actions were not very priestly, lacking the expected compassion.

   Synonymesclericalministerialpastoralpriestlikesacerdotal

   Antonymeslaysecularworldly