Hieratic

/ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters

Definition of Hieratic

noun

A writing system used in pharaonic Egypt that was developed alongside the hieroglyphic system, primarily written in ink with a reed brush on papyrus, allowing scribes to write quickly without resorting to the time consuming hieroglyphs.

adjective

Of or pertaining to priests, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.
Of or pertaining to the cursive writing system that developed alongside the hieroglyphic system as its ordinary handwritten counterpart.
Extremely stylized, restrained or formal; adhering to fixed types or methods; severe in emotional import.
"Some of the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved."

Anagrams of Hieratic

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "hieratic":

7-LETTER WORDS

itchier theriac

6-LETTER WORDS

achier cahier cither iatric rachet thrice

5-LETTER WORDS

airth aitch areic caret carte cater ceria chair chare chart cheat chert citer crate earth+24 more

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "hieratic" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

priestlysacerdotal

Rhyming Words

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