Quakerly

American  

[kwey-ker-lee] / ˈkweɪ kər li /

adjective

1. like a Quaker.

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adverb

1. in the manner of the Quakers.

Etymology

Origin of Quakerly

First recorded in 1675–85; Quaker + -ly

Example Sentences

But, with Quakerly tact, Anna Brinton had withdrawn.

From Time Magazine Archive

Each morning, after a 20-minute period of Quakerly meditation, the group separates for its various duties � helping the Mexican nurses at the clinic, accompanying them on their rounds, supervising playground activities in the school.

From Time Magazine Archive

And yet, something that Morrison did is totally and essentially Quakerly.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most of them are written by Friends, and expound Quakerly thought on current economic and social problems, and Quaker religious practices and history.

From Time Magazine Archive

This was a very good, salutary, Quakerly idea, and although it may have operated against the internal appearance of the building it has guaranteed purity of air to those attending it.

From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus