liturgical

adjective

li·​tur·​gi·​cal lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 

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1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy

the liturgical calendar

liturgical music

2

: using or favoring the use of liturgy

liturgical churches

liturgically

lə-ˈtər-ji-k(ə-)lē 

li-

adverb

Examples of liturgical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To that liturgical point, the headgear is a magnificent melange of an Uzbek Karakul cap, an Eastern Orthodox bishop’s flat-topped mitre, and some ancient Persian polo headgear. —Guy Martin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Mardi Gras is truly a global phenomenon and every celebration is different, even if they are all tied to the liturgical calendar and the same principal of wild revelry. —Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025

Many of those who expressed the greatest outrage at these liturgical restrictions are part of or allied with camps on the Catholic right crusading against liberalism in secular society and government. —Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024

The modern Day of the Dead holiday occurs on Nov. 1 and 2, corresponding to the Catholic liturgical feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. —Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for liturgical

• chirurgical
• nonsurgical
• postsurgical
• dramaturgical
• metallurgical
• microsurgical
• neurosurgical
• surgical