1. (

• hieratic ,
• hieratic_script

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

1. (

• priestly ,
• hieratic ,
• hieratical ,
• sacerdotal

) associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures" ;

2. (

• hieratic

) written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing; "hieratic Egyptian script" ;

3. (

• hieratic

) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal; "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved" ;