churchy

[ chur-chee ]

adjective

, church·i·er, church·i·est.

1. adhering strictly to the prescribed form in ecclesiastical matters.
2. intolerant of dissent in one's religion.
3. of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a church:

   The stained-glass windows gave the room a churchy look.

churchy

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃɪ /

adjective

1. like a church, church service, etc
2. excessively religious

Other Words From

• churchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of churchy¹

First recorded in 1835–45; church + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The churchy believe Democrats are baby-killing demons so they voted for Trump, whose anti-science beliefs led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands during COVID.

From Salon

He had always wanted to be an actor, but after college at Texas Lutheran University, he headed to Denver to do what he called a “churchy version of AmeriCorps.”

From Los Angeles Times

For the finale of this year’s event, Davis summoned to the stage the great Gladys Knight, who burrowed deep into the gilded melancholy of “The Way We Were” before herself calling up two old pals, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder, for a churchy rendition of that charity-circuit staple, “That’s What Friends Are For.”

From Los Angeles Times

The first time I saw her, a sort of churchy lady appeared on this wet and abandoned Manchester train station, straps on a Gibson SG and starts playing rock 'n' roll.

From New York Times

Her frequent producer Jermaine Dupri appeared during “Here Comes Santa Claus,” along with Monroe’s twin brother, Moroccan, and a dancing Santa who roamed the stage dispensing gifts; “Joy to the World” was a churchy club jam that rode a throbbing gospel-house groove.

From Los Angeles Times