Donnish
Pronunciation: /ˈdɑnnɪʃ/
Donnish (adj)
- Having a serious, learned style, often showing knowledge in a way that can seem too formal.
- Showing learning mainly from books, sometimes in a way that feels unnatural or not practical.
- Trying to look very knowledgeable, especially by using complicated ideas or language.
Donnish (adjective)
Examples
- He spoke in a donnish tone during the lecture.
- Her donnish manner made the discussion feel formal.