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Synonyms of churchly

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Another word for churchly is ecclesiastical. Other synonyms of churchly are ecclesiastic, churchy, churchlike and ecclesial.

Synonyms and similar words for churchly

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

  • churchicalPertaining to or characteristic of church; ecclesiastical.
  • churchlikeResembling or befitting a church or a worship service.
  • churchyReminiscent of a church service.
  • ecclesialSynonym of ecclesiastical.
  • ecclesiasticOf or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
  • ecclesiasticalOf or pertaining to the church.
  • churchish rareLike a church; (solidly or piously) Christian.

Meaning of churchly

  1. adjective Pertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical.
  2. adjective Devoted to, or inclined to attach great importance to, the order and ritual of a particular section of the Christian church.
  3. adjective In accordance with ecclesiastical standards or ceremonies; appropriate for or befitting a church.

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Questions about synonyms of churchly

What is another word for churchly?
Churchly has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ecclesiastical, ecclesiastic, churchy, churchlike and ecclesial.
What does churchly mean?
Churchly means pertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical.

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