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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

priestliness

/priːstˈlɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does priestliness mean?

noun

The quality of being like a priest; a quality of being spiritual or religious. The quality of being dignified and authoritative.

Example

"The priest's priestliness was evident in the way he conducted the ceremony."

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