christlike

Thân thiện

A person shows christlike compassion by helping a stranger in need.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Resembling or showing the spirit of Christ: Possessing or exhibiting qualities, virtues, or a character that is considered typical of Jesus Christ, such as compassion, humility, selflessness, forgiveness, and unconditional love. 2. Christly; Christ-like: An alternative spelling emphasizing the same meaning.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her christlike compassion for the poor inspired everyone in the community.
  • He was known for his christlike humility, never seeking praise for his good deeds.
  • Forgiving his enemies was a truly christlike act.

Advanced Usage

• "in a christlike manner": Behaving or acting in a way that reflects the character of Christ.
  • The leader served his people in a christlike manner, putting their needs before his own.

Variants and Related Words

• Christly (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as "christlike."
• Christ-like (adj): A hyphenated spelling of the same word.

Synonyms

• Saintly: Very holy or virtuous.
• Beatific: Showing great joy and serenity, often in a saintly way.
• Seraphic: Characteristic of or resembling an angel, especially in purity or innocence.

Antonyms

• Diabolical: Characteristic of the Devil; wicked.
• Sinful: Wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To have a christlike heart: To possess a profound inner nature characterized by love and mercy.
  • Despite the suffering he endured, he always tried to have a christlike heart.
• A christlike example: A model of behavior that emulates Jesus Christ.
  • She set a christlike example for her children through her patience and kindness.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling or showing the spirit of Christ

Từ đồng nghĩa

• christly