Lourdes-like

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of the Marian apparitions and pilgrimage site in the city of Lourdes, France.

    "Such was the expectant electric atmosphere of the time that our outpatient clinic acquired a Lourdes-like quality."

Example

More examples

"Such was the expectant electric atmosphere of the time that our outpatient clinic acquired a Lourdes-like quality."

Etymology

From Lourdes + -like.

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