Priestly

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːstli/

Definitions of priestly

adjective relating to or characteristic of a priest or priesthood

Example Sentences

A1 The priestly man led the church service.

A2 She admired the priestly robes worn during the ceremony.

B1 The priestly duties included performing weddings and baptisms.

B2 The priestly blessing brought comfort to the grieving family.

C1 His priestly demeanor exuded a sense of peace and wisdom.

C2 The priestly authority was respected by all members of the congregation.

Examples of priestly in a Sentence

formal The priestly duties include administering sacraments and leading worship services.

informal The priestly robes were embroidered with intricate designs.

slang Some people believe that priestly life is boring, but I think it's pretty cool.

figurative Her priestly presence brought a sense of peace and comfort to those around her.

Grammatical Forms of priestly

• past tense: priested
• plural: priests
• comparative: more priestly
• superlative: most priestly
• present tense: priests
• future tense: will priest
• perfect tense: have priested
• continuous tense: is priesting
• singular: priest
• positive degree: priestly
• infinitive: to priest
• gerund: priesting
• participle: priesting

Origin and Evolution of priestly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'priestly' originated from the Old English word 'prēostlic' which means 'pertaining to a priest.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'priestly' has continued to be used to describe things related to priests or the duties of priests in various religious contexts.