steepled

/ˈstiːpəld/
adjective
  1. Having the fingers of both hands touching and pointing upward, often forming a shape like a church steeple, used to show thoughtfulness or authority.
    • The judge looked over his glasses with steepled hands before delivering the verdict.
    • The professor sat with steepled fingers, listening carefully to the student's question.
    • She leaned back in her chair, her hands steepled, as she considered the proposal.
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