churchy

UK: /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪ/ US: (chûr′chē)

Inflections of 'churchy' (adj):

churchier

adj comparative

churchiest

adj superlative

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

church•y  (chûr′chē), adj., church•i•er, church•i•est. 

1. Religion adhering strictly to the prescribed form in ecclesiastical matters.
2. Religion intolerant of dissent in one's religion.
3. Religion of, characteristic of, or suggestive of a church:
   The stained-glass windows gave the room a churchy look.

• church + -y¹ 1835–45

church′i•ness, n.