Christianlike

American  

[kris-chuhn-lahyk] / ˈkrɪs tʃənˌlaɪk /

adjective

1. like or befitting a Christian.

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Etymology

Origin of Christianlike

First recorded in 1565–75; Christian + -like

Example Sentences

Now, he would ask, was this fair; was it magnanimous; was it generous; was it Christianlike?

From Discussion on American Slavery by Breckinridge, Rev. Robert J.

Sixth: We realize here with what caution and moderation the entry must be made, as the king has provided fully, clearly, and in a Christianlike manner in his ordinances which relate to incursions and discoveries.

From The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century by Robertson, James Alexander

This is Christianlike, and according to the Aberdeen policy expressed by the Premier at the Mansion House.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

The next day, Sunday, Josephine went to church in a very Christianlike frame of mind.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

And kindly invent him more Christianlike shapes For his feather-bed neckcloths and pillory capes.

From The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes by Rossetti, William Michael