Meaning of presidential in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    presidential

    Definitions

    1. relating to a president or presidency

    Examples

    • « presidential aides »
    • « presidential veto »
  2. 2. befitting a president

    Examples

    • « criticized the candidate for not looking presidential »

    Antonyms

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