Paganly

Part of speech: adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪɡənli/

Definitions

1. In a way that relates to or resembles pagan beliefs or practices
2. Executed with characteristics associated with religions other than the main world faiths
3. Done in a style reflecting ancient or folk religious customs not tied to major organized religions

Etymology: "Paganly" is a plain English formation: the adjective "pagan" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" attached, giving the sense "in pagan fashion." The base word "pagan" comes from Late Latin "paganus," originally meaning "rural" or "villager," since country districts were slower to adopt Christianity, and the word later came to mean a non-Christian. Adding "-ly" to an adjective to form an adverb is one of the most productive patterns in English, so the word needs no special history of its own.