Christianly
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of Christianly
First recorded in 1375–1425, Christianly is from the late Middle English word cristenli. See Christian, -ly
Example Sentences
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The Archbishop of York urged members to "disagree Christianly".
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2017
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, urged members of the church to learn how to "disagree Christianly" in reaction to the bishop's announcement.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2017
Eirick avenges his father's murder more subtly, more Christianly.
From Time Magazine Archive
No perversion of Mind-science It is no more Christianly scientific to see disease than it is to experience it.
From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
"Poor Rumbold was a great support to me, and a brave man, and died Christianly."
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
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