HIERATIC

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

  synonyms : hieratic script

• (adj.) written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing

  "hieratic Egyptian script"

• (adj.) associated with the priesthood or priests

  "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments", "hieratic gestures"

  synonyms : hieratical , priestly , sacerdotal

• (adj.) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal

  "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"

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