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Donnish

Description:

Donnish is an adjective that refers to someone who is learned, intellectual, or scholarly in a pedantic manner. It is often used to describe an individual who is overly focused on bookish knowledge and exhibits an air of superiority.

Sample Sentences:

1. His donnish behavior at the party, where he lectured everyone on obscure historical facts, made him unpopular among the guests.
2. The professor's donnish demeanor intimidated the students, making it difficult for them to approach him with questions or concerns.
3. She had a donnish way of speaking, using complex vocabulary and referencing academic theories even in casual conversations.

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