liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
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Definition of liturgical
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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Other Words from liturgical
liturgically
\ lə-ˈtər-ji-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of liturgical in a Sentence
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Bishop Yao is well-respected as an expert in liturgical matters. — Ian Johnson, New York Times, "In Landmark Ceremony, a Catholic Bishop Is Installed in China," 28 Aug. 2019 One hundred and nine paintings, sculptures and decorative objects (ceramics, furniture, jewelry, liturgical pieces, etc.) represent every corner of the empire. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Review: 3 Velázquez paintings alone are reason to go, now, to this San Diego show," 26 June 2019 Her musical repertoire includes liturgical masterpieces, Israeli songs, jazz, musical theater and her own compositions. — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "Boca synagogue hires its first female cantor," 11 July 2019 Out came more items from the Treasury—gold chalices, silver ewers, liturgical books—gifted to the church after its earlier contents were looted in 1789 during the French Revolution. — Kristin Romey, National Geographic, "Why history says Notre Dame will rise again," 16 Apr. 2019 The reverence is like that for liturgical objects, vessels for the transfer of a dynamic mystery. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Review: LACMA’s ‘Art of Korean Writing’ reveals the brilliance in each brushstroke," 29 June 2019 Ultimately the more artistic beggars began copying portraits of the Madonna, in particular those by the popular early 16th-century liturgical artist Raphael. — Sarah Todd, Quartzy, "Sidewalk chalk drawings have a colorful 500-year history," 22 June 2019 And, lex credendi, lex orandi, Catholic liturgical practices demonstrate the Church’s belief in the reality of Christ’s Eucharistic immanence. — John Hirschauer, National Review, "What Is Pope Francis Saying about Communion?," 10 June 2019 Each year, Good Friday lands on the Friday before the liturgical observance of Easter Sunday, which varies year-by-year. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "When Is Good Friday? Here's Everything You Need to Know," 13 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'liturgical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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