Definition of priestly

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • priestly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • priestly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • priestly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of priestly


  • befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood (adjective)

    Examples

    1. priestly dedication to the people of his parish

    Synonyms

    1. priestlike
  • associated with the priesthood or priests (adjective)

    Examples

    1. priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments

    Synonyms

    1. hieratic
    2. hieratical
    3. sacerdotal

See definition of priestly in Merriam Webster