Standard Lemma guide

Christianly

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

befitting a Christian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He dealt with the troublemaker in a Christianly manner, by offering him a second chance.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a Christian fashion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

becoming to or like a Christian

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • gentle christianly behavior

Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, equivalent to Christian + -ly.

From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, cristenliche, equivalent to Christian + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kristillinen — becoming of a Christian
  • Esperanto: kristane — in a Christian fashion
  • Finnish: kristillisesti — in a Christian fashion
  • Portuguese: cristãmente — in a Christian fashion
  • Swedish: kristet — in a Christian fashion