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

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Christianlike

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

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

"If it is he," said Aunt Lucy, indignantly, "is it Christianlike to rejoice over the poor boy's misfortune?"

From Paul Prescott's Charge by Alger, Horatio

This spirit may not be very Christianlike, but it is very human and practical, and helps to win battles, and to win battles is the only reason why soldiers go to war.

From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)

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