churchy

adjective

ˈchər-chē How to pronounce churchy (audio)
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

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My grandmother [was pretty churchy]; my parents, not so much. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026 And soon enough, a much churchier view — Cartesian dualism — emerged. — Sigal Samuel, Vox, 4 June 2024 There has always been something slightly churchy about Bon Iver’s music. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026 This is a shockingly churchy development. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for churchy

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of churchy was in 1843

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“Churchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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