priestliness
/ˈpristlinəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being like a priest, especially in being devoted to religious duties, moral guidance, or spiritual authority.
- His priestliness made him a trusted figure in the community, always ready to listen.
- The old pastor's priestliness was evident in his gentle counsel and humble service.
- She admired the priestliness of the monk, who spent hours in quiet prayer.
- A manner or appearance that suggests solemnity, reverence, or moral seriousness, often in a non-religious context.
- The judge spoke with a priestliness that commanded respect in the courtroom.
- His priestliness during the ceremony made everyone feel the importance of the moment.
- There was a certain priestliness in the way the librarian hushed the noisy students.
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