American English pronunciation

How to pronounce priestly

IPA transcription: [p'ɹistli]

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Adjective

  • associated with the priesthood or priests

    “priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments”

    “hieratic gestures”

  • befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood

    “priestly dedication to the people of his parish”

Usage examples

  • She also states that abolishing priestly celibacy is beyond her mandate and counsels patience.
  • Much of the remainder of the Priestly Code is viewed as more disparate.
  • Ryan was suspended from his priestly duties.
  • Unlike all other priestly vestments, the nabedrennik has no associated vesting prayer.
  • In Chazalic literature it is listed as one of the twenty-four priestly gifts.
  • Fushek was placed on paid administrative leave shortly thereafter and his priestly faculties suspended.
  • Brennan's contact and involvement with Aboriginal Australians began early in his priestly ministry.