Governorly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor. rare

    "The six-foot Governor did complain that the dummy was shorter than he was — presumably to make O'Rourke look more governorly by comparison."

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"The six-foot Governor did complain that the dummy was shorter than he was — presumably to make O'Rourke look more governorly by comparison."

Etymology

From governor + -ly.

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