hieratic

adjective

  1. 1

    adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal

    the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved

  2. 2

    written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

    hieratic Egyptian script

  3. 3

    associated with the priesthood or priests

    priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments

    hieratic gestures

noun

  1. 1

    a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

Synonyms

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