abbesses
The word “abbesses” has 3 syllables: ab-bess-es
It's pronounced as /ˈæbɪsɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for abbesses?
In the thesaurus, “abbesses” has 63 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abbesses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abbesses
- Holy Joes
- Reverend Mother
- abbots
- anchoresses
- ancresses
- archbishops
- archpriests
- bishops
- chaplains
- churchmen
- clergymen
- clergypersons
- clergywomen
- clericals
- clerics
- clerks
- cloistresses
- confessors
- conventuals
- curates
- deaconesses
- deacons
- deans
- diocesans
- divines
- dominies
- ecclesiastics
- evangelists
- fathers
- friars
- high priestesses
- high priests
- mendicants
- ministers
- missionaries
- missioners
- missionizers
- monastics
- monks
- monsignori
- monsignors
- mother superior
- novices
- nuns
- oblates
- padres
- parsons
- pastors
- popes
- preachers
- prelates
- presbyters
- priestesses
- prioresses
- rectors
- religious
- reverends
- revivalists
- shepherds
- sisters
- sky pilots
- vicars
- votaries
Antonyms for abbesses
- lay readers
- laymen
- laypeople
- laypersons
- lectors
- secular
- seculars
Meanings of abbesses
- noun
- A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
- (British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.
Example Sentences
- The convent flourished under the guidance of wise abbesses throughout the centuries.
- The ceremony honored the contributions of past and present abbesses to the community.
- Visitors marveled at the dedication and leadership displayed by the remarkable abbesses.
- Generations of nuns looked up to the experienced and compassionate abbesses for inspiration.
- The collective wisdom of the sisterhood was passed down through the teachings of respected abbesses.
On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbesses, such as: Holy Joes, Reverend Mother, abbots, anchoresses, ancresses, archbishops, archpriests.
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