adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   heathen archaic

   "heathenly peoples"

Adverb

1. 1
   In a heathen manner.

Synonyms

All synonyms

heathenish

Etymology

From Middle English hethenli; equivalent to heathen + -ly.

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