Christianlike

[ kris-chuhn-lahyk ]

adjective

1. like or befitting a Christian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christianlike¹

First recorded in 1565–75; Christian + -like

Example Sentences

"In person, he actually seems like a normal person, but as I saw this case progress, the tactics they used were very, very unethical and definitely not Christianlike," Zaffino claims to Fox News.

From Fox News

To this had the inquiry conducted him which led his friend Dr. Pusey merely to endeavor to incorporate some of the mysticism and the symbols of Rome with the practice and the progress of the English Church; which had led Dr. Keble only to a more liberal and truly Christianlike temper of Protestant faith; which had sent Francis Newman into radical rationalism.

From Project Gutenberg

Instead of weird, uncivilized cadenzas, these are plain, Christianlike harmonies, such as we have been brought up to and can anticipate.

From Project Gutenberg

Germany also believes, without doubt, that killing wounded who may otherwise recover and go back into service will reduce the man power of her enemies, who, she thinks, are too Christianlike, too merciful, too faithful to their agreements to do likewise.

From Project Gutenberg

“And I’ve dined with you till I’ve got you to be fit to eat your meals in a Christianlike manner.”

From Project Gutenberg