a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
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.
associated with the priesthood or priests
"priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"
"hieratic gestures"
written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
"hieratic Egyptian script"
adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
"the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved"
Of or pertaining to priests, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.