hieratical

/haɪərætɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to priests or priests’ offices in ancient Egypt; also, characteristic of or resembling the formal or ritualistic language of ancient Egypt

“The hieratical style of the ancient temple’s architecture was awe-inspiring.”

Synonyms

  • ecclesiastical
  • priestly
  • ritualistic

Antonyms

  • lay
  • secular