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形容詞

popelike (comparative more popelike, superlative most popelike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a pope.
   • 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.