Christianly

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, equivalent to Christian +‎ -ly.

Adjective

Christianly (comparative more Christianly, superlative most Christianly)

befitting a Christian.
He dealt with the troublemaker in a Christianly manner, by offering him a second chance.

Translations

becoming of a Christian

Finnish: kristillinen (fi)

Etymology 2

From Middle English Cristenli, cristenly, cristenliche, equivalent to Christian +‎ -ly.

Adverb

Christianly (comparative more Christianly, superlative most Christianly)

In a Christian fashion.
- a. 1714, John Sharp, How far God is concerned in the temptations to sin, which happen to mankind:
  Sufferings […] patiently and Christianly borne.

Translations

in a Christian fashion

Esperanto: kristane
Finnish: kristillisesti
Portuguese: cristãmente (pt)
Swedish: kristet (sv)

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