textbookish

American

[tekst-book-ish] / ˈtɛkstˌbʊk ɪʃ /

adjective

suggesting a textbook, especially in literary style or composition.

Etymology

Origin of textbookish

First recorded in 1925–30; textbook + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Dr. Metz's running comment is on the textbookish side, but no matter.

From Time Magazine Archive

That notion, a bit textbookish to most citizens, is a good deal less abstract to the 2.1 million members of the American military.

From Time Magazine Archive

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