popishly

• Adverbe rare et péjoratif signifiant « d'une manière propre au pape ou à l'Église catholique romaine », souvent employé historiquement dans un contexte anticatholique.

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.

   À la manière du pape

   • 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.