Christianly

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English

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Etymology 1

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

Adjective

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Christianly (comparative more Christianly, superlative most Christianly)

  1. befitting a Christian.
    He dealt with the troublemaker in a Christianly manner, by offering him a second chance.
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Etymology 2

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

Adverb

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Christianly (comparative more Christianly, superlative most Christianly)

  1. In a Christian fashion.
    • a. 1714, John Sharp, How far God is concerned in the temptations to sin, which happen to mankind:
      Sufferings [] patiently and Christianly borne.
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