adjective
- most resembling or befitting a priest; most devout, pious, or sanctimonious
Usage: superlative form of ‘priestly’
Examples
- He adopted the priestliest manner when delivering the sermon.
- Among all the clergy, Father Thomas had the priestliest demeanor.
- Her priestliest robes were reserved for the most sacred ceremonies.
- The bishop’s priestliest tone made everyone feel reverent.
- Even in casual conversation, he maintained his priestliest bearing.