1. more churchly; more befitting or characteristic of a church or religious observance
Usage: comparative form of churchly

Examples

• The cathedral's architecture was churchlier than the small chapel down the road.
• Her churchlier demeanor after joining the choir was noticeable to everyone.
• The hymn had a churchlier tone than the contemporary worship song.
• He adopted a churchlier manner of speaking when discussing religious matters.
• The formal service felt churchlier than the casual community gathering.