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
And although her thorough approach and teacherly voice make her a friend to novices, even experienced cooks can pick up a trick or two.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2019
With each experiment, Melvin Inojosa, 29, dressed in teacherly khakis and a bright blue collared golf shirt, bounded between lab tables, sinks, a whiteboard and his desk, exclaiming “Optics!”
From The Guardian ● Sep. 5, 2018
Otherwise it abounds in teacherly niceties, testing these dancers in many fine but unshowy points.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2011
Sister Mukumbu would have given me the plain, pure, teacherly truth.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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