popelike

adj

1. Resembling or characteristic of a pope.

   “And sure, Mr. Speaker, the speech seemed to me to be a popelike speech, and I fear least our bishops do attribute this of the pope's canons unto themselves...”

   “Payel displayed his gratitude with a circular hand gesture. Very popelike.”

   “Evie pats my nose with popelike slow solemnity, as if registering the promise.”