presidential

adjective

USprez-i-DEN-shuhl/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/

4 meanings of presidential

1
adjective
Having to do with a president or the job of being president.
The presidential election takes place every four years.
She gave several speeches during her presidential campaign.
2
adjective
Having the calm, dignified manner that people expect from a great leader.
Like someone who stays calm and in charge even when everything is going wrong.
He looked very presidential in his dark suit on the debate stage.
The candidate sounded calm and presidential while the crisis unfolded.
Similarstatesmanlike, dignified, stately, authoritative
Oppositeundignified
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3
adjective
Of a prayer, said to God by the priest in church for the whole group of worshippers.
Like one person speaking out loud for everyone in the room.
The priest read the presidential prayers while the congregation listened.
During Mass, the presidential prayers are spoken by the priest alone.
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Made from the word "president" plus the ending "-ial."