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priestlike Synonyms

Another word for priestlike

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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling, characteristic of, or befitting a priest, especially in solemnity, piety, or demeanor.

Usage Example

"The elderly scholar spoke with a quiet, priestly solemnity that commanded the room's attention."

Strongest
priestly
Strong
sacerdotal
clerical
pastoral
Weak
pious
solemn

Opposites of priestlike

The opposite of priestlike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

laic
secular
irreverent
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• Nearby Words

priest
priestess
priesthood
priestlike
priestly
priggish
prim

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Priestlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/priestlike
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