adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a judge; having the manner, bearing, or qualities of a judge
Usage: often used to describe demeanor, tone, or appearance
Examples
- He spoke in a judgelike tone that commanded respect from everyone in the room.
- Her judgelike demeanor made it clear she would not tolerate any nonsense.
- The professor adopted a judgelike expression while reviewing the student's work.
- His judgelike bearing suggested years of experience in making difficult decisions.
- She maintained a judgelike composure even when facing harsh criticism.