governorly en · ADJ
Etymology
From governor + -ly.
Meanings
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(rare) That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor.
The six-foot Governor did complain that the dummy was shorter than he was — presumably to make O'Rourke look more governorly by comparison.
1986, The New Yorker, volume 62:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most governorly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more governorly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |