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Astrid declared that it had “such a wise look,” despite the evident fact that its expression was little short of idiotical!

From The Norsemen in the West by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

He repeated his words with an idiotical expression, "Just let go my hand, can't you?"

From Japhet, in Search of a Father by Marryat, Frederick

I said I—the only person in the house who earns any money or is likely to do so, if Reginald goes on in this idiotical way.”

From Phoebe, Junior by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

Cuff, my doggie, don’t wink in that idiotical way, you hanimated bundle of oakum! and don’t wag yer tail so hard, else you’ll shake it off some fine day!

From Jarwin and Cuffy by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

At one particular point a woman “in unwomanly rags” was seen leaning up against a lamp-post with an idiotical expression on her bloated face, making an impassioned speech to some imaginary person at her elbow.

From The Garret and the Garden by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)