reformed

[ ri-fawrmd ]

adjective

1. amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.
2. improved in conduct, morals, etc.
3. (initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to Protestant churches, especially Calvinist as distinguished from Lutheran.

Reformed

/ rɪˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. of or designating a Protestant Church, esp the Calvinist as distinct from the Lutheran
2. of or designating Reform Judaism

Other Words From

• re·form·ed·ly [ri-, fawr, -mid-lee], adverb
• pseudo·re·formed adjective
• quasi-re·formed adjective
• unre·formed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reformed¹

First recorded in 1555–65; reform + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In circles that emphasize biblical patriarchy, often rooted in the Calvinist or Reformed wing of Christianity, some have suggested that civil government should have no role in consecrating marriage.

From Salon

For most of his life, the Rev. Dr. Norman Kansfield seemed to personify the Reformed Church in America.

From New York Times

Other denominations, such as the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church, Quakers and the Scottish Episcopal Church perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples.

From BBC

A service for Post will be held March 7 at Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, according to his obituary on the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home’s website.

From Seattle Times

Reformed criminal Sicarius McGrath, who once ran an illegal gun factory in Liverpool, assessed the weapon for the programme, and said that he was surprised - and concerned - at how easy it would be to adapt.

From BBC

Related Words

• reconstituted
• reconstructed
• transformed