Definition of Donnish
Donnish
Don·nish
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(adjective)
Resembling or characteristic of a university don or professor.
e.g. His donnish demeanor commanded respect from his students.
(adjective)
bookish, academic and pedantic;
e.g. Being the only one with a degree, he acted rather donnish about his expertise.
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