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Meaning of churchly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

churchly

adjective

Definitions

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

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

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

    Example: churchly music

  4. Characteristic of a church; churchy.