Priestly

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːstliː/

Priestly (adj)

  1. Having qualities or behaviour connected with a priest, especially in religious ceremonies and rules.
  2. Written or spoken in a way that sounds official and religious, like words used by priests.
  3. Showing an attitude that seems overly serious about religious rules or authority.

Priestly (adjective)

Examples

  • She spoke in a priestly calm that made everyone listen.
  • He walked with a priestly dignity, even in a busy crowd.