governorly

English

Etymology

From governor +‎ -ly.

Adjective

governorly (comparative more governorly, superlative most governorly)

1. (rare) That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor.
   • 1986, The New Yorker‎^[1], volume 62:

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