donnishly

/ˈdɑnɪʃli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that is scholarly, pedantic, or characteristic of a university professor.
    • The author wrote donnishly, filling the book with footnotes and citations.
    • She donnishly insisted on using the original Latin terms during the discussion.
    • He donnishly explained the historical context of every word in the poem.
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