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Detailed Synonyms for hieratic in English

hieratic:

hieratic adj

  1. hieratic
    – adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal 1
    hieratic
    – adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal 1
    • hieratic adj
      • the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved1
  2. hieratic
    – written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing 1
    hieratic
    – written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing 1
    • hieratic adj
      • hieratic Egyptian script1
  3. hieratic
    – associated with the priesthood or priests 1
    priestly; hieratical; sacerdotal; hieratic
    – associated with the priesthood or priests 1

hieratic [the ~] noun

  1. the hieratic
    – a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests 1
    the hieratic; the hieratic script
    – a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests 1

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Related Definitions for "hieratic":

  1. adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal1
    • the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved1
  2. written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing1
    • hieratic Egyptian script1
  3. associated with the priesthood or priests1
    • hieratic gestures1
  4. a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests1

Related Synonyms for hieratic