hieratic
NOUNADJECTIVE
/,haɪə'rætɪk/
8 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH H
hieratic is a valid 8-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
H4I1E1R1A1T1I1C3
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does hieratic mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Associated with the priesthood or priests.
“hieratic gestures”
SYNONYMS
2
Adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal.
“the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved”
SIMILAR
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing.
“hieratic Egyptian script”