Churchy
adjective
Relating to the church, overly religious or spiritual, or looking like a church.
He wears churchy clothes every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- churchy music
- churchy atmosphere
adjective
Excessively or hypocritically pious or religious.
Her churchy attitude doesn't match her actions.
Often appears as...
- churchy talk
- churchy behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the church, overly religious or spiritual, or looking like a church.
He wears churchy clothes every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- churchy music
- churchy atmosphere
adjective
Excessively or hypocritically pious or religious.
Her churchy attitude doesn't match her actions.
Often appears as...
- churchy talk
- churchy behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used to describe something with a strong church influence or appearance, often during religious contexts.
The new restaurant has a churchy design with stained-glass windows and pews.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Churchy' can refer to something that feels religious without being directly associated with a church.
The singer's voice has a churchy quality, evoking spiritual vibes.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding 'churchy' may rely on familiarity with Christian practices and symbols.
That film has a churchy theme, with lots of biblical references.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used to describe something with a strong church influence or appearance, often during religious contexts.
The new restaurant has a churchy design with stained-glass windows and pews.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Churchy' can refer to something that feels religious without being directly associated with a church.
The singer's voice has a churchy quality, evoking spiritual vibes.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding 'churchy' may rely on familiarity with Christian practices and symbols.
That film has a churchy theme, with lots of biblical references.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used to describe something with a strong church influence or appearance, often during religious contexts.
The new restaurant has a churchy design with stained-glass windows and pews.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
'Churchy' can refer to something that feels religious without being directly associated with a church.
The singer's voice has a churchy quality, evoking spiritual vibes.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding 'churchy' may rely on familiarity with Christian practices and symbols.
That film has a churchy theme, with lots of biblical references.
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Video examples
We don't "move on" from...
And it's not in the way that he was before, which was much better, and it's not in the way that churchy people try to tell me that he would be. It's just that he's indelible, and so he is present for me. Here,
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We don't "move on" from...
And it's not in the way that he was before, which was much better, and it's not in the way that churchy people try to tell me that he would be. It's just that he's indelible, and so he is present for me. Here,
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Quote examples
Bear Grylls
British Explorer
My faith isn't very churchy, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death.
Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
I'm not really a churchy person, although I do think Jesus was a good bloke.
Quote examples
Bear Grylls
British Explorer
My faith isn't very churchy, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death.
Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
I'm not really a churchy person, although I do think Jesus was a good bloke.
Example 1 of 2
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