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Papistic (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or relating to or supporting Romanism; "the Roman Catholic Church".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The papistic leanings of the new monarch were evident in his choice of advisors from the Catholic Church hierarchy.
  • Her papistic upbringing had a profound influence on her later life, shaping her values and worldview.
  • Despite being a papistic country, the government struggled to reconcile its faith with the demands of modern society.
  • The artist's papistic themes were evident in the elaborate frescoes that adorned the ceiling of the cathedral.
  • The historian's papistic sympathies were clear in his glowing accounts of the early popes and their role in shaping European history.

Synonyms

  • R.C.
  • Papistical
  • Roman Catholic
  • Popish
  • Romanist
  • Papist
  • Romish
  • Roman

Related Words

  • Papist (noun)
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