Christianly
adj, adv
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 befitting a Christian.
"He dealt with the troublemaker in a Christianly manner, by offering him a second chance."
Adjective
- 1 becoming to or like a Christian wordnet
Adverb
- 1 In a Christian fashion.
"Sufferings […] patiently and Christianly borne."
Example
More examples"He dealt with the troublemaker in a Christianly manner, by offering him a second chance."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, equivalent to Christian + -ly.
Etymology 2
From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, cristenliche, equivalent to Christian + -ly.
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