Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a priest, especially in being sanctimonious or hypocritical.

“The priestish attitude of the politician was exposed in the media.”

2. noun

a person who behaves in a sanctimonious or hypocritical manner, especially in a way that is considered characteristic of a priest.

“The politician’s priestish behavior was seen as an attempt to gain sympathy from the public.”