churchy

church·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chur-chee]
- /ˈtʃɜr tʃi/
- /ˈtʃɜː.tʃi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chur-chee]
- /ˈtʃɜr tʃi/

Definitions of churchy word

adjective churchy like a church, church service, etc 3
adjective churchy excessively religious 3
adjective churchy devoted, often obsessively devoted, to a church and its principles 3
adjective churchy adhering strictly to the prescribed form in ecclesiastical matters. 1
adjective churchy intolerant of dissent in one's religion. 1
adjective churchy of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a church: The stained-glass windows gave the room a churchy look. 1

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Origin of churchy

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; church + -y1

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Parts of speech for Churchy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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churchy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for churchy

adj churchy

ecclesiastic — a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
ecclesiastical — of or relating to the church or the clergy; churchly; clerical; not secular.
holy — specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
religious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
churchlike — resembling or appropriate to a church: churchlike silence.

adjective churchy

spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.

All 6 Synonyms of churchy