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popishly

/ˈpəʊ.pɪʃ.li/

Tradução: Advérbio arcaico e depreciativo que significa 'de maneira característica do Papa ou da Igreja Católica Romana', usado historicamente em contextos anticatólicos.

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adverb

/ˈpəʊ.pɪʃ.li/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptAdvérbio arcaico e depreciativo que significa 'de maneira característica do Papa ou da Igreja Católica Romana', usado historicamente em 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.

    ptAo modo 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.
Formas
  • more popishly comparative form
  • most popishly superlative form