priestlike

Thân thiện

The priestlike man offered quiet comfort to the grieving family.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling or characteristic of a priest: Having the qualities, demeanor, or appearance considered typical of a priest.
   • Befitting a priest: Suitable or appropriate for a member of the clergy.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • He carried himself with a priestlike solemnity during the ceremony.
  • Her priestlike devotion to her charitable work was admired by all.
  • The old man had a gentle, priestlike manner of offering advice.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used descriptively rather than literally, to highlight qualities such as solemnity, devotion, guidance, or a perceived moral authority that one associates with the clergy.
  • The professor took on a priestlike role as a confidant and mentor to his students.

Variants and Related Words

• Priestly (adj): Of or relating to a priest or the priesthood; this is the more common and direct synonym.
  • He wore his priestly vestments.
• Priest (n): An ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church, or a person who performs religious ceremonies.
• Sacerdotal (adj): Relating to priests or the priesthood; often used in a more formal or theological context.

Synonyms

• Clerical
• Ministerial
• Pastoral
• Sacerdotal

Antonyms

• Lay
• Secular
• Profane

Học thuật

Adjective

1. befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
   • priestly dedication to the people of his parish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• priestly