creaturely

[ kree-cher-lee ]

adjective

1. creatural.

Other Words From

• creature·li·ness noun
• un·creature·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of creaturely¹

First recorded in 1655–65; creature + -ly

Example Sentences

His perfection is to be sought in creaturely subjection and free conformity to the Divine purpose.

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Pleasure and pain, happiness and suffering, are elements of creaturely experience appointed by God.

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But in virtue of his creaturely position, man's personality cannot be an end to itself.

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It is a creaturely, not self-asserting strength; it is not godlike, but consists in dependence on God.

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All creaturely causes derive their efficiency directly and continually from the First Cause.

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