Priestly

Synonyms of priestly

• ecclesiastical
• clerical
• ministerial

Antonyms of priestly

• secular
• profane
• lay

Collocations of priestly

priestly duties

Frequency: 70 %

The priest fulfilled his priestly duties by conducting daily services.

priestly blessing

Frequency: 60 %

The priest gave a priestly blessing to the newlyweds.

priestly authority

Frequency: 50 %

The priest exercised his priestly authority in making important decisions for the parish.

priestly robes

Frequency: 45 %

The priest wore his priestly robes for the special ceremony.

priestly celibacy

Frequency: 35 %

Priests in some religions are required to maintain priestly celibacy.

Idiomatic Expressions for priestly

• Phrase: priestly attire
  Meaning: the clothing or garments worn by a priest during religious ceremonies or rituals
  Usage: He donned the priestly attire before officiating the wedding ceremony.