priestly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective associated with the priesthood or priests
    hieratical; sacerdotal; hieratic.
    • priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
    • hieratic gestures
  2. adjective befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
    priestlike.
    • priestly dedication to the people of his parish

WordNet

Priest"ly adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the priestly office; a priestly farewell. Shak.

Webster 1913