priestlike

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Adjective priestlike has 1 sense

priestly, priestlike - befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood; "priestly dedication to the people of his parish"

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Priestlike

Definition:

(adjective) Resembling or characteristic of a priest.

(adjective) Displaying qualities commonly associated with priests; pious or devout.

Examples:

Adjective - Sense 1:

His calm and serene demeanor during times of conflict made him appear priestlike.

Adjective - Sense 2:

The acolyte's priestlike dedication to his religious duties inspired others in the congregation.

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