"Priestly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood. Having a traditional or formal quality, especially of a spiritual or religious nature.
The priestly duties required him to serve at the altar during the ceremony.
He was seen as a priestly figure, with a trustworthy and compassionate demeanor.
The priestly robes worn by the clergy evoke a sense of reverence and spirituality.
In the biblical account, the priestly order was responsible for guiding the Israelites.
The priestly class held significant power and influence in the ancient society.
A priestery is the priestly class or body of priests, or a priest's or priests' office or work.<br><br>It can also refer to a varsity letter awarded to men's athletic teams at some colleges and universities.<br><br>In English morphology, a priestery is an archaic variant of priesthood.