Quakerly

[ kwey-ker-lee ]

adjective

1. like a Quaker.

adverb

1. in the manner of the Quakers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Quakerly¹

First recorded in 1675–85; Quaker + -ly

Example Sentences

Having a little recovered his serenity—for it is easy to see, though our hero is described as a man of placid demeanor and somewhat Quakerly appearance, he could be not a little fiery at times—he sat down and wrote to the commanding officer, entreating leave to sleep at an inn, and proffering the deposit of all his money as a pledge for his reappearance next morning.

From Project Gutenberg

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

But, with Quakerly tact, Anna Brinton had withdrawn.

From Time Magazine Archive