churchly

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English *chirchely, *chirchelich, from Old English ċiriclīċ (“ecclesiastical”), equivalent to church +‎ -ly. Cognate with Scots kirkly (“ecclesiastical”), Dutch kerkelijk (“ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical”), German kirchlich (“ecclesiastical, religious, ecclesiastic”), Swedish kyrklig (“ecclesiastical”). Compare also churchlike. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ.li/ (General American) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.li/ === Adjective === churchly (comparative churchlier, superlative churchliest) Pertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical. Synonyms: churchical, churchlike; see also Thesaurus:ecclesiastical 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. churchly music Characteristic of a church; churchy. Synonym: churchical ==== Derived terms ==== === References === WordNet