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Priestly
PREE-stlee
/ˈpriːstliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
priestly
Dictionary meaning
Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.
Examples
- You have priestly dedication to the people of your parish.
- Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments.
Synonyms: priestlike
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