priestesslike en · ADJ
Etymology
From priestess + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a priestess.
Yet when she turns away, raising those arms in a priestesslike gesture, that fabric acts as a curtain, shielding her from prying eyes.
2009 April 9, Ruth La Ferla, “Still Dressing for Stevie”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most priestesslike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more priestesslike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |