What is another word for liturgical?

Pronunciation: [lɪtˈɜːd͡ʒɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Liturgical is a term often used to describe things related to religious worship, particularly in the context of structured and ritualistic ceremonies. However, there are several alternative words that can be used to describe this concept more precisely. For example, words like ceremonial, sacramental, or ritualistic can be used to describe the liturgical elements of worship. Similarly, terms like sacred, divine, or holy can be used to convey the spiritual significance of these practices. Moreover, words like traditional, formal, or orthodox can be used to emphasize the historical and doctrinal context in which these liturgical practices are performed. Ultimately, the choice of words depends on the intended tone and message of the text.

What are the hypernyms for Liturgical?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Liturgical

The sacerdotal and liturgical character of his worship, with its striking symbolism, using to the full the emotional effects of lights and music and sacred pomp, offered to souls, who were ripe for a diviner faith, some of that magical charm which was to be exerted over so many ages by the Catholic Church.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Because of their exalted character and Scriptural language they have found an imperishable place in the liturgical forms of the Christian Church.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
I've read every book in the house except the silly liturgical and legal things he's always having from the London Library-and I've read even some of those.
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett

Famous quotes with Liturgical

  • Catholic liturgical music, it would seem, is everywhere but in the Catholic Church itself.
    Richard Morris
  • All of us kids ended up 'doing Mom.' There are four of us who've tried show business. Five if you insist on counting my sister the nun, who does liturgical dance.
    Bill Murray
  • But how is one to make a scientist understand that there is something unalterably deranged about differential calculus, quantum theory, or the obscene and so inanely liturgical ordeals of the precession of the equinoxes.
    Antonin Artaud

Related words: liturgical vestments, liturgical texts, liturgical colors, liturgical periods in the church, liturgical prayer, liturgical music

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