Christianly

[ kris-chuhn-lee ]

adjective

1. like a Christian; Christianlike.

adverb

1. in a Christian manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christianly¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, Christianly is from the late Middle English word cristenli. See Christian, -ly

Example Sentences

Poor Rumbold was a great support to me, and a brave man, and died Christianly.

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It is pleasant to know that when he came out of his seizure he would talk very "discreetly, christianly, and charitably."

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For we come into this world with a moral sense; or to speak more Christianly, with a conscience.

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You must steal its language, and, what was never done before, write it down Christianly—must you?

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When he had ended his prayer, sweetly and Christianly he answered to them all in this manner.

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