| 单词 | liturgical |
| 释义 | liturgical (once / 8449 pages) adj Anything liturgical is related to a public religious service or ritual. An example of something liturgical is the Catholic service when the Eucharist (wine and crackers, also known as the blood and body of Christ) is given. If you hear about a liturgical tradition or liturgical reading, you can be sure of one thing — it involves a religious service. The liturgy is a set way of doing a religious ritual, so anything liturgical usually happens in a church. Other times, a liturgical ceremony could be part of some other tradition, ritual, or service. Religious scholars and clergy are experts on liturgical matters. WORD FAMILYliturgical: liturgically+/liturgist: liturgists/liturgy: liturgical, liturgies, liturgist USAGE EXAMPLESBach was reprimanded for neglecting his teaching duties and for inserting himself into musical and liturgical matters around the city. The New Yorker(Dec 25, 2016) Two liturgical celebrations are planned on Wednesday, including when he takes his oath of fidelity. Washington Times(Nov 26, 2016) Pope Francis isn't a supporter of liturgical traditionalism, so his olive branch to the group surprised many when he announced it last year. Wall Street Journal(Nov 21, 2016) adj of or relating to or in accord with liturgy |
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