popishly
adverb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:His assumption that papal infallibility is a modern invention is popishly naive.
Definition:In a manner characteristic of or typical of popes, especially in a manner thought to be excessively or improperly papal or papal in a mundane or secular sense.
Example:The CEO's decision was popishly immature and demonstrated a lack of strategic foresight.
Definition:In a manner characteristic of or typical of popes, especially in a manner thought to be excessively or improperly papal or papal in a mundane or secular sense.
Example:Using a popishly styled logo for a tech startup is a clever marketing move.
Definition:In a manner characteristic of or typical of popes, especially in a manner thought to be excessively or improperly papal or papal in a mundane or secular sense.
Example:She dismissed the argument as popishly absurd and unworthy of consideration.
Definition:In a manner characteristic of or typical of popes, especially in a manner thought to be excessively or improperly papal or papal in a mundane or secular sense.
Example:His statement was misunderstood as popishly authoritative, though it was meant to be humorous.
Definition:In a manner characteristic of or typical of popes, especially in a manner thought to be excessively or improperly papal or papal in a mundane or secular sense.
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