aldermanly

/ˈɔːldərmənli/
adjective
  1. Having the qualities or appearance of an alderman (a local government official), especially dignified, formal, or somewhat pompous.
    • Her aldermanly manner made her seem older than she was.
    • He gave an aldermanly speech at the town hall meeting.
    • The committee members sat in aldermanly silence, nodding slowly.
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