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The correct spelling is donnish.

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adjective

Say it like: Don-nis-h

The correct spelling is donnish. Characteristic of a (university) don For example: "The new engineer had a donnish air, and found it difficult to communicate with the workers in the factory."

Usage Examples

The new engineer had a donnish air, and found it difficult to communicate with the workers in the factory.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Characteristic of a (university) don
  2. 2.(of a person) Bookish, theoretical and pedantic, as opposed to practical.

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