hieratic

Meaning

adjective

1. associated with the priesthood or priests
   “priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments”
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”

noun

1. a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests

Synonyms for hieratic

• priestly
• hieratical
• sacerdotal
• nonrepresentational
• hieratic script