schoolmarmish Antonyms

Meaning of schoolmarmish

schoolmarmish

a woman who is a schoolteacher especially in a rural or small-town school, a person who exhibits characteristics attributed to schoolteachers (such as strict adherence to arbitrary rules)

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a woman who is a schoolteacher especially in a rural or small-town school, a person who exhibits characteristics attributed to schoolteachers (such as strict ad

morose, sullen, exasperated, old-maidish, upset, glum, angry, anal, indignant, irate

amiable, kind, gentle, sweet, pleasant, friendly, agreeable, amicable, good-natured, benign

Miss Hawthorne's schoolmarmish demeanor instilled both respect and a sense of stern authority.

The elderly librarian exuded a schoolmarmish air, with her prim dress and unyielding gaze.

The substitute teacher's schoolmarmish tone and rigid rules made the atmosphere in class suffocating.

The principal's schoolmarmish approach to discipline failed to connect with the students.