Jesuitic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; "Jesuitical education".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The politician's jesuitic approach to campaigning, blending spirituality with pragmatism, won over many undecided voters.
- His jesuitic education had instilled in him a deep respect for intellectual rigor and scholastic discipline.
- The jesuitic subtleties of her argument left some in the audience confused but others intrigued.
- With his jesuitic mannerisms and introspective nature, it was no surprise when he decided to enter the seminary.
- The jesuitic tradition of questioning authority had prepared her well for a career in investigative journalism.