romish

/ˈroʊmɪʃ/ or /ˈroʊmɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in its papal and ultramontane forms

“The Romish rituals and customs have been a source of contention for centuries.”

2. adverb

in a manner characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in its papal and ultramontane forms

“The priest performed the Romish ceremony with great solemnity.”

Synonyms

  • catholic
  • papist

Antonyms

  • protestant