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Definition of priestly

priestly

/ˈpriːstli/
priest · ly
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a priest or the priesthood.

Example

"He carried out his priestly duties in the local parish with quiet dedication and compassion."

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• Rhymes for priestly

• Nearby Words

priestess
priesthood
priestlike
priestly
priggish
prim
primacy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'prēostlic', formed from 'prēost' (priest, ultimately from Ancient Greek 'presbýteros', meaning 'elder') and the adjectival suffix '-lic' (-ly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Priestly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/priestly
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