popelike

English

Etymology

pope +‎ -like

Adjective

popelike (comparative more popelike, superlative most popelike)

  1. Resembling a pope or some aspect of one.
    • 1827, Henry Hallam, The constitutional history of England from the accession of Henry VII to the death of George II
      And sure, Mr. Speaker, the speech seemed to me to be a popelike speech, and I fear least our bishops do attribute this of the pope's canons unto themselves...
    • 2007, Harlan Coben, Drop Shot
      Payel displayed his gratitude with a circular hand gesture. Very popelike.
    • 2007, Polly Williams, The Yummy Mummy
      Evie pats my nose with popelike slow solemnity, as if registering the promise.

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