Added 10 October 2026
priestly
/ˈpɹiːstli/ adjective
In Latin: sacerdotālis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about priestly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Associated with the priesthood or priests.
priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
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Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.
priestly dedication to the people of his parish
Origin
From Middle English prestly; equivalent to priest + -ly.
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