popishly

• Adverbio desusado y despectivo que significa 'de manera característica del Papa o de la Iglesia católica romana', usado históricamente en contextos anticatólicos.

An archaic and derogatory adverb meaning 'in a manner characteristic of the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church,' often used historically in anti-Catholic contexts.

1. In a manner resembling the PopeC2formalbritish

   In a way that is characteristic of or associated with the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church, often used historically with a negative or mocking tone.

   a la manera papal

   • The reformers accused the clergy of behaving popishly.
   • He was criticized for dressing popishly during the ceremony.
   • The sermon was delivered popishly, with elaborate gestures and incense.