adjective
- relating to or involving the sprinkling or spraying of liquid, especially water or holy water
Usage: formal; often used in religious or ceremonial contexts
Examples
- The priest performed an aspersive ritual at the beginning of the ceremony.
- Aspersive practices are common in many religious traditions around the world.
- The aspersive font held water for the blessing of the congregation.
- She appreciated the aspersive nature of the baptism tradition in her faith.