Main Entry: church·ly

Pronunciation: \ˈchərch-lē\

Function: adjective

Date: before 12th century

1 : of or relating to a church <churchly authority>
2 : suitable to or suggestive of a church <a churchly setting>
3 : adhering to a church <a churchly community>
4 : churchy 1

— church·li·ness noun