vestryish

/ˈvɛstriʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a vestry or a clergyman’s residence

“The vestryish atmosphere of the old church was reminiscent of a bygone era.”

2. noun

a clergyman or the clergy as a body

“The vestryish members of the church community met to discuss the new proposal.”

Synonyms

  • clerical
  • ecclesiastical

Antonyms

  • lay
  • secular