Overview of noun hieratic

The noun hieratic has 1 sense

• hieratic, hieratic script -- (a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests)

Overview of adj hieratic

The adj hieratic has 3 senses

• priestly, hieratic, hieratical, sacerdotal -- (associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures")


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


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