Meaning & use

liturgical

adjective·Advanced

Relating to formal public worship, especially the fixed rites and texts used in religious services.

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The choir practiced liturgical music every week before Sunday services began.

Purple is traditionally worn during certain liturgical seasons such as Lent and Advent.

A note on using this word

Liturgical describes structured, official worship practices, as distinct from personal or informal prayer.

Words with a similar meaning

ceremonialritual

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