Christianly

English

Etymology 1

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

Adjective

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.

   • 2005, Sefi Atta, Everything Good Will Come, Arris Books, page 269:

     “It’s not Christianly what you do. It’s not Christianly. You blaspheme…”

Translations

becoming of a Christian

• Finnish: kristillinen (fi)

Etymology 2

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

Adverb

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.

Translations

in a Christian fashion

• Esperanto: kristane
• Finnish: kristillisesti (fi)
• Portuguese: cristãmente (pt)
• Swedish: kristet (sv)