Hieratic — synonyms, definition

1. hieratic (Adjective)

hieratical priestly sacerdotal

hieratic (Adjective) — Associated with the priesthood or priests. ex. "hieratic vestments"

hieratic (Adjective) — Written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing. ex. "hieratic Egyptian script"

hieratic (Adjective) — (fine arts) adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal. ex. "the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"

2. hieratic (Noun)

hieratic script

hieratic (Noun) — A cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests.

hieroglyph hieroglyphic Demotic Demotic script