priestly (Meaning)

Wordnet

priestly (a)

associated with the priesthood or priests

befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood

No strong antonyms found.

The priestly caste held a revered position in ancient societies.
The priests donned priestly robes and headgear during religious ceremonies.
The priestly class maintained the sacred texts and rituals.
The priestly functions included sacrificing animals, performing rites, and blessing people.
The priestly authority was derived from their connection to the gods.
The priestly teachings aimed to guide the people in matters of morality and spirituality.
The priestly orders were often hierarchical, with different ranks and privileges.
The priestly vocation required dedication, celibacy, and a life of service.
The priestly vestments symbolized the sacred nature of their role.
The priestly blessing was considered a powerful invocation for protection and guidance.

associated with the priesthood or priests, befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood

ministerial, clerical, pastoral, religious, ecclesiastical, missionary, ecclesiastic, apostolic, clerkly, episcopal

temporal, secular, lay, temporal, secular,lay,,nonclerical, nonclerical

The priestly caste held a revered position in ancient societies.

The priests donned priestly robes and headgear during religious ceremonies.

The priestly class maintained the sacred texts and rituals.

The priestly functions included sacrificing animals, performing rites, and blessing people.