1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a creature or creatures; having the nature or qualities of a created being
Usage: formal or literary; often used in philosophical or theological contexts
2. subject to the limitations, needs, or vulnerabilities of a living creature; mortal or dependent
Usage: formal or literary

Examples

• The philosopher explored the creaturely existence of humans in relation to the divine.
• We must acknowledge our creaturely limitations and accept that we cannot control everything.
• The novel examines the creaturely needs and desires that drive human behavior.
• In his theology, he emphasized the creaturely dependence of all beings on God.
• The artist depicted the creaturely vulnerability of the figures in her paintings.
• Our creaturely nature binds us to the natural world and its cycles.