Added 9 October 2026 ordained /ɔɹˈdeɪnd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ordained at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Fixed or established especially by order or command. at the time appointed (or the appointed time) Invested with ministerial or priestly functions. an ordained priest Related Words: consecratededicatedappointedsettledconsecrateddecreedprescribedarrangeddesignedmandatedsorteddirected Back to today's word