liturgical

/lɪˈtɜːdʒɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /lɪˈtɜːrdʒɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl li-/ (ame, mw)

liturgical — adjective

  • liturgicalpositive
  • more liturgicalcomparative
  • most liturgicalsuperlative

1. relating to the set pattern of prayers, songs, readings, and rituals that a reli

1.形容詞C1
釋義

relating to the set pattern of prayers, songs, readings, and rituals that a religious community follows when they gather for formal worship, especially in Christian churches where the order of service follows a fixed tradition

例句

Valentina learned the liturgical songs by heart after years in the church choir.

collocation: liturgical songs / liturgical music

Easter Sunday is the most important day in the Christian liturgical calendar.

collocation: liturgical calendar / liturgical year

同義詞
  • ritual

    broader than liturgical — ritual can describe any repeated formal action in religion, culture, or daily life; liturgical is specifically tied to the fixed worship format of a church or religious community

  • ceremonial

    even broader — describes any formal ceremony, not necessarily religious; a presidential inauguration is ceremonial but not liturgical

  • sacramental

    narrower — relates specifically to Christian sacraments (baptism, communion, etc.); a subset of what is liturgical

反義詞
  • secular

    not connected with religion or church; describes everyday, non-religious life

  • informal

    not following a set pattern or fixed order; spontaneous rather than prescribed

用法筆記

Liturgical is almost always used before a noun (attributive position). It refers specifically to the formal, prescribed elements of public worship, not to private prayer or informal gatherings. The word is most common in discussions of Christian worship but can describe formal ceremonies in other religions too.

常見錯誤

❌We sang liturgical songs at the school concert.
✅We sang liturgical songs during the Easter service.
💡Liturgical refers specifically to religious worship ceremonies, not to general performances or events.
❌She wore a liturgical dress to the wedding reception.
✅She wore a liturgical robe for the Sunday service.
💡Liturgical garments are special clothing used in religious ceremonies, not formal wear for social occasions.