Baptismal

Pronunciation: /bap.tɪz.məl/

Definitions of baptismal

adjective relating to baptism or a ceremony of baptism

Example Sentences

A1 The baby wore a white baptismal gown for the ceremony.

A2 The baptismal font was filled with holy water.

B1 The priest blessed the baptismal candles before lighting them.

B2 The baptismal vows were recited by the candidate and their godparents.

C1 The baptismal certificate was signed by the officiating clergy.

C2 The baptismal font was intricately carved with religious symbols.

Examples of baptismal in a Sentence

formal The baptismal ceremony took place in the grand cathedral.

informal We're going to the baptismal party this weekend, want to come?

slang I heard the baptismal was lit, everyone was having a great time.

figurative The baptismal of knowledge opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the students.

Grammatical Forms of baptismal

• past tense: baptized
• plural: baptismals
• comparative: more baptismal
• superlative: most baptismal
• present tense: baptizes
• future tense: will baptize
• perfect tense: has baptized
• continuous tense: is baptizing
• singular: baptismal
• positive degree: baptismal
• infinitive: to baptize
• gerund: baptizing
• participle: baptizing

Origin and Evolution of baptismal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'baptismal' originated from the Greek word 'baptisma', which means 'immersion' or 'baptism'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'baptismal' has come to be associated specifically with the Christian sacrament of baptism, referring to anything related to or used in the act of baptism.