cleric Sentence Examples

  1. The young cleric, newly ordained, felt a mix of nerves and excitement as he stepped into the pulpit.
  2. Dressed in simple robes, the cleric blended into the bustling marketplace, yet many sought his counsel for wisdom.
  3. The seasoned cleric, respected for his knowledge and compassion, led a meditation session for stressed parishioners.
  4. During the inquisition, the brave cleric refused to denounce his faith, even under threat of torture.
  5. Whispers filled the cathedral as a scholar presented a controversial interpretation of a sacred text, challenging the clerics' authority.
  6. The king, wary of the clerics' growing influence, sought to limit their power in the political sphere.
  7. In medieval times, the cleric served as not only a spiritual leader but also a teacher, scribe, and community doctor.
  8. The hidden monastery housed a small order of clerics dedicated to preserving ancient texts and knowledge.
  9. The cleric, a skilled negotiator, helped broker peace between warring factions, his faith inspiring compromise.
  10. Modern technology allowed the cleric to reach a wider audience, delivering his sermons online and attracting a global congregation.

cleric Meaning

Wordnet

cleric (n)

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

Webster

cleric (n.)

A clerk, a clergyman.

Webster

cleric (a.)

Same as Clerical.

FAQs About the word cleric

a clergyman or other person in religious ordersA clerk, a clergyman., Same as Clerical.

preacher,priest, father, ecclesiastic, pastor, chaplain, prelate, deacon, reverend, minister

layman,layman, layperson, secular, layperson, secular,, lector, lay reader, lector

The young cleric, newly ordained, felt a mix of nerves and excitement as he stepped into the pulpit.

Dressed in simple robes, the cleric blended into the bustling marketplace, yet many sought his counsel for wisdom.

The seasoned cleric, respected for his knowledge and compassion, led a meditation session for stressed parishioners.

During the inquisition, the brave cleric refused to denounce his faith, even under threat of torture.