churchly

American  

[church-lee] / ˈtʃɜrtʃ li /

adjective

1. of or appropriate for the church or a church; ecclesiastical.

   churchly vestments.

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churchly British  

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃlɪ /

adjective

1. appropriate to, associated with, or suggestive of church life and customs

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Other Word Forms

• churchliness noun
• unchurchly adjective

Etymology

Origin of churchly

before 900; Old English ciriclīc, equivalent to cirice church + -līc -ly

Example Sentences

That theme, explored with light wit and deep humanity, makes this unabashedly churchly novel strikingly relevant to our conflicted political era.

From Washington Post

He unleashed raw operatic passion in soul-searching arias rather than a churchly Passion.

From Los Angeles Times

Nancy Stewart and granddaughter, Louise Coghlan, have been shielding together since March last year, and have set themselves a churchly challenge.

From BBC

In fact, for more traditional denominations, with a historical emphasis on social outreach, the novel coronavirus has demonstrated their commitment to churchly mission.

From Washington Times

King’s philosophy of peaceful protest was weak and servile; some derided his churchly bearing by calling him, behind his back, “De Lawd.”

From Washington Post