Library / English Dictionary

PRESIDENTIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Befitting a president

Example:

criticized the candidate for not looking presidential

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

statesmanlike; statesmanly (marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman)

Antonym:

unpresidential (not presidential)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to a president or presidency

Example:

presidential veto

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

president (the chief executive of a republic)

Derivation:

presidency (the office and function of president)

president (the chief executive of a republic)

President (the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government)

president (an executive officer of a firm or corporation)

president (the head administrative officer of a college or university)

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