teacherly

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The scenarios are presented with an uncomplicated earnestness, and the quiz structure reinforces “right” and “wrong” ways to do things, which gives the book a bit of a teacherly vibe.

From New York Times • May 27, 2022

But where Hofstadter is playfully enigmatic and brashly brainy, Chalmers’s writing is perspicuous and teacherly — an approach that keeps it from collapsing into recalcitrant obscurity.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

Rampling’s voice is an incredible weapon – by turns curious, seductive, bored, teacherly, withering and compassionate.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2021

Those teacherly moments may be this collection’s only flaw.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2020

So now I’m blushing and trying to bullshit my way through it, and judging by her twisty, teacherly frown, I don’t think it’s going very well.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli