Baptismal
adjective
Related to baptism, which is a Christian ceremony of initiation and adoption.
He was given a baptismal name during the ceremony.
Often appears as...
- baptismal font
- baptismal vows
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Used in or for baptizing.
The baptismal water was pure and clean.
Often appears as...
- baptismal ceremony
- baptismal ritual
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Related to baptism, which is a Christian ceremony of initiation and adoption.
He was given a baptismal name during the ceremony.
Often appears as...
- baptismal font
- baptismal vows
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Used in or for baptizing.
The baptismal water was pure and clean.
Often appears as...
- baptismal ceremony
- baptismal ritual
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Christian
While commonly Christian, 'baptismal' can refer to similar initiation rites in other denominations or religions.
The baptismal tradition in her culture symbolized a spiritual cleansing.
Pro Tip 2/3Baby Naming
'Baptismal name' often denotes a name given to a person upon being baptized, which may differ from their birth name.
His baptismal name, John, was chosen by his godparents.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'baptismal' can describe experiences that initiate or introduce someone into a new phase or aspect of life.
His first solo flight was a baptismal journey into the world of aviation.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Christian
While commonly Christian, 'baptismal' can refer to similar initiation rites in other denominations or religions.
The baptismal tradition in her culture symbolized a spiritual cleansing.
Pro Tip 2/3Baby Naming
'Baptismal name' often denotes a name given to a person upon being baptized, which may differ from their birth name.
His baptismal name, John, was chosen by his godparents.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'baptismal' can describe experiences that initiate or introduce someone into a new phase or aspect of life.
His first solo flight was a baptismal journey into the world of aviation.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Christian
While commonly Christian, 'baptismal' can refer to similar initiation rites in other denominations or religions.
The baptismal tradition in her culture symbolized a spiritual cleansing.
Pro Tip 2/3Baby Naming
'Baptismal name' often denotes a name given to a person upon being baptized, which may differ from their birth name.
His baptismal name, John, was chosen by his godparents.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'baptismal' can describe experiences that initiate or introduce someone into a new phase or aspect of life.
His first solo flight was a baptismal journey into the world of aviation.
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Video examples
A Camera, Two Kids and a...
only thing left was the baptismal font so that's what he was standing on you can see back there where his church used to be and this organization was helping him build a new church this is in Honduras after a hurricane and a lot of
Video examples
A Camera, Two Kids and a...
only thing left was the baptismal font so that's what he was standing on you can see back there where his church used to be and this organization was helping him build a new church this is in Honduras after a hurricane and a lot of
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Quote examples
James E. Faust
American Clergyman
I remember the day of my baptism very vividly. I was baptized in the baptismal font in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Those who were being baptized put on white coveralls, and one by one were gently taken down the steps into the water.
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Miguel Syjuco
Filipino Writer
Fiction is a very powerful tool for teaching history. The Philippines was the first Iraq, the first Vietnam, the first Afghanistan, in the sense that it was the United States' initial or baptismal experience in nation-building.
Quote examples
James E. Faust
American Clergyman
I remember the day of my baptism very vividly. I was baptized in the baptismal font in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Those who were being baptized put on white coveralls, and one by one were gently taken down the steps into the water.
Quote examples
Miguel Syjuco
Filipino Writer
Fiction is a very powerful tool for teaching history. The Philippines was the first Iraq, the first Vietnam, the first Afghanistan, in the sense that it was the United States' initial or baptismal experience in nation-building.
Example 1 of 2
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