hieratic

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - noun

a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics;
used especially by the priests
• Syn:
hieratic script
• Hypernyms:
hieroglyph, hieroglyphic
• Hyponyms:
Demotic, Demotic script

II - adjective

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

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  priestly, hieratical, sacerdotal, hieratic script