churchly

adjective
UK: /ˈtʃɜːrtʃ.li/
US: /ˈtʃɝːrtʃ.li/

  1. Relating to the church or religion in a formal or traditional way.

    1. The churchly atmosphere made me feel calm.
    2. His churchly demeanor was evident in every sermon he delivered with grace.

  2. Exhibiting devotion to the church and its practices; pious.

    1. She has a very churchly outlook on life.
    2. His churchly habits included attending services every Sunday and volunteering.

Synonyms

religious devout pious ecclesiastical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "churchly" in English means: Relating to the church or religion in a formal or traditional way., Exhibiting devotion to the church and its practices; pious..

The phonetic transcription of "churchly" is /ˈtʃɜːrtʃ.li/ in British English and /ˈtʃɝːrtʃ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "churchly": religious, devout, pious, ecclesiastical.

Example usage of "churchly": "The churchly atmosphere made me feel calm.". More examples on the page.