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单词 christian-like
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Christian-likeadj.adv.

Brit. /ˈkrɪstʃ(ə)nlʌɪk/, /ˈkrɪstjənlʌɪk/, /ˈkrɪstɪənlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈkrɪstʃənˌlaɪk/
Forms: see Christian n. and -like suffix.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: Christian n., -like suffix.
Etymology: < Christian n. + -like suffix. With use as adverb compare earlier christenly adv., Christianly adv.
A. adj.
Befitting or appropriate to a Christian; exhibiting a Christian character or ethos.
ΘΚΠ
society > faith > sect > Christianity > [adjective]
christeneOE
Christianc1432
evangelic1502
evangelical?1537
Christian-like1540
Christianly?1567
christianable1816
Xtian1845
Christianist1906
1540 R. Taverner Epist. & Gospelles Easter tyll Aduent f. xxxijv It were much better and more christian lyke, that christian men and women were gathered and assembled together in the church there to make theyr supplications & prayers to god.
1574 T. Newton tr. G. Gratarolo Direct. Health Magistrates & Studentes 70 Honest mirth and Christianlike ioye [L. laetitiae Christianae].
a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry V (1623) v. ii. 348 Plant Neighbour-hood and Christian-like accord In their sweet Bosomes. View more context for this quotation
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones I. ii. v. 111 That sublime Christian-like Disposition. View more context for this quotation
1841 I. Taylor Four Lect. Spiritual Christianity 167 If opinion be free, and Christianlike.
1915 W. Sage Maid of Old Virginia vii. 85 She tried to influence him toward a more Christian-like spirit.
2018 Pueblo (Colorado) Chieftain (Nexis) 22 Nov. It was a Christian-like gesture embraced by two homeless couples who were visibly moved by the abundance of goodwill.
B. adv.
In a Christian manner; in accordance with Christian values, practices, etc.
ΘΚΠ
society > faith > sect > Christianity > [adverb]
christenly1357
Christianlyc1415
Christian-like?1548
?1548 D. Lindsay Tragical Death Dauid Beaton sig. D.iii When he had ended his prayer, swetely and christianlike he answered to them all in thys maner.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 2 (1623) iii. ii. 58 He most Christian-like laments his death. View more context for this quotation
1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. 325 I was kindly vsed, and Christian-like intertayned.
1827 R. Cobbold Valentine Verses 262 Fear not christian-like to do thy best.
1936 B. I. Bell O Men of God iv. 74 A nation which is not Christian will not live Christian-like.
2010 F. Anderson-Jackson Patience xxxiii. 100 Your Pa was buried Christian-like.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online June 2022).
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