Hieratic
/ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Hieratic
noun
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
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
h4
i1
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
c3
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Hieratic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hieratic"
Hieratic is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hieratic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hieratic" is a medium-scoring word.