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vestmental

vestmental

9.9
Clothing like the special robes religious leaders wear in ceremonies
  • adjective
  • /ˈvɛst.məntəl/
translation icon : vestimentario
  • The priest wore a vestmental robe adorned with golden embroidery.

Examples

  • The ceremony was marked by its vestmental splendor and ritual.

  • He wore a vestmental robe during the ceremony.

  • He admired the vestmental design of the choir's attire.

  • The vestmental design of the gown was exquisite.

  • The priest wore a vestmental robe adorned with golden embroidery.

  • He admired the vestmental design of the choir's attire.

  • The ceremony was marked by its vestmental splendor and ritual.

Synonyms

vestiary
vsvestmental
  • Archaic
9.9

Relating to clothes used in ceremonies, especially religious robes

is narrower, meaning clothing that resembles ceremonial robes in form or use
vestimentary
vsvestmental
  • Specialized
9.3

About clothing and how people dress

is narrower, focusing on clothing that resembles ceremonial robes in form or use

Surface Forms

vestmental positive

Morphology

vestmental = vestment (transparent) = vest + ment + al

The adjective is formed directly from the noun 'vestment' with the standard suffix '-al', so the meaning is readily recoverable.

Etymology

The word vestmental comes from vestment, which comes from the Latin word vestis meaning 'clothes' or 'garment', and it is related to the common English word vest. So, vestmental describes something that relates to or looks like special robes or ceremonial clothing.