Unparsonic

//ʌnpɑːˈsɒnɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not like a parson; unbecoming of a parson.

    "He enunciated the grace in slightly unparsonic tones, which implied that he was not only Rector of Rotherden, but also a full member of the M.C.C. and first cousin once removed to Lord Chatwynd."

Example

More examples

"He enunciated the grace in slightly unparsonic tones, which implied that he was not only Rector of Rotherden, but also a full member of the M.C.C. and first cousin once removed to Lord Chatwynd."

Etymology

From un- + parsonic.

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