popelike
English
Etymology
Adjective
popelike (comparative more popelike, superlative most popelike)
- 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.