1. associated with the priesthood or priests - priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments - hieratic gestures • Syn: priestly, hieratical, sacerdotal • Pertains to noun: priesthood (for: sacerdotal), priesthood (for: hieratical), priesthood, priesthood (for: priestly) 2. written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing - hieratic Egyptian script 3. adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal - the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved • Similar to: nonrepresentational • Topics: fine arts, beaux arts