Antonyms of adj priestly

1 of 2 senses of priestly

Sense 2
priestly (vs. unpriestly), priestlike -- (befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood; "priestly dedication to the people of his parish")

unpriestly (vs. priestly) -- (not priestly; unbefitting a priest; "unpriestly behavior")

Similarity of adj priestly

2 senses of priestly

Sense 1
priestly, hieratic, hieratical, sacerdotal -- (associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures")

Sense 2
priestly (vs. unpriestly), priestlike -- (befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood; "priestly dedication to the people of his parish")

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