governorly

English

Etymology

From governor +‎ -ly.

Adjective

governorly (comparative more governorly, superlative most governorly)

  1. (rare) That resembles, is appropriate for, or is related to a governor.
    • 1986, The New Yorker‎[1], volume 62:
      The six-foot Governor did complain that the dummy was shorter than he was — presumably to make O'Rourke look more governorly by comparison.
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