English

Adjective

judgely ‎(comparative more judgely, superlative most judgely)

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a judge; judicial; judgelike.
   • 1902, John Kendrick Bangs, Charles Raymond Macauley, Emblemland:

     I may know a thing or two, but it wouldn't be judgely to tell it.

   • 2010, Alexis Wright, Carpentaria: A Novel - Page 156:

     Too good, cheered the Westside gallery, as the judge jumped up from his swivelling chair like he had ants in his pants, slammed his papers and judgely possessions in his Queensland port, and walked out of the courtroom.

   • 2010, Bernard Willimann, Franzi: This Is Our Dad, O'pa - Page 136:

     And you know he was so 'judgely' looking they wouldn't dare say anything.

   • 2013, Mary Jane Maffini, Speak Ill of the Dead:

     “I wouldn't go that far.” Elaine had a voice that carried. “Be quiet,”I said, as softly as I could. Elaine beamed at the judge. One judgely eyebrow rose. “Ms. MacPhee, are you responsible for your client?”