churchy

adjective

ˈchər-chē 

1

: marked by strict conformity or zealous adherence to the forms or beliefs of a church

2

: of or suggestive of a church or church services

Examples of churchy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Toward the end of the show, Puth explained the importance of gospel music to his songwriting—playing some churchy chord changes—and brought out Kirk Franklin. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026

In a marble-floored lobby that smelled of churchy frankincense, a row of staff in Charlie Casely-Hayford suits greeted us like old friends. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026

There has always been something slightly churchy about Bon Iver’s music. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026

My grandmother [was pretty churchy]; my parents, not so much. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1