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governessy
adjective
uk /ˈɡʌv.ən.ə.si/ us /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nə.si/
typical of or like a governess(= a woman, especially in the past, living with a family and teaching their children at home):
This sounded so governessy.
She plays the strict, governessy character wonderfully well.
"You should not be wandering around at this time of night," she said in governessy tones.
Her aim is to change children's behaviour, but she denies she's being governessy.
She adored her father and would defend him against criticism with a governessy loyalty.
She was a nice, governessy sort of girl.
The shoes were black lace-ups - very governessy.
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