preacherly en · ADJ
Etymology
From preacher + -ly.
Meanings
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Befitting a preacher.
He is channeling the most narcotic form of oratory in modern America for whites as well as blacks: a preacherly style of speaking rooted in black American tradition.
2008 April 27, John Mcwhorter, “Talking the Talk”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most preacherly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more preacherly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |