CHURCHLY

churchly

(adjective) resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church; “churchlike silence”; “the pure fragrance of churchly incense”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

churchly (comparative churchlier, superlative churchliest)

Pertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical.

Synonyms: churchical, churchlike

Devoted to, or inclined to attach great importance to, the order and ritual of a particular section of the Christian church.

In accordance with ecclesiastical standards or ceremonies; appropriate for or befitting a church.

Characteristic of a church; churchy.

Source: Wiktionary


Church"ly, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or suitable for, the church; ecclesiastical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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