1. relating to or used by priests; priestly
Usage: formal
2. relating to a form of ancient Egyptian writing used by priests
Usage: historical; archaeology
3. having a formal, stylized, or ceremonial character
Usage: formal

Examples

• The hieratic script was used for religious texts in ancient Egypt.
• The museum displayed hieratic papyrus scrolls from the New Kingdom.
• His hieratic pose in the portrait conveyed religious authority.
• The ceremony followed hieratic traditions dating back centuries.
• Hieratic writing was simpler than hieroglyphics for everyday use.
• The statue’s hieratic style emphasized its sacred purpose.