senatorial

[ sen-uh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a senator or senate:

   senatorial oratory.

2. consisting of senators.

Other Words From

• sena·tori·al·ly adverb
• nonsen·a·tori·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of senatorial¹

1730–40; < Latin senātōri ( us ) ( senator, -tory ¹ ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Harris’s glimmers of senatorial interest in scaling back military largesse faded into standard bellicosity.

From Salon

Mr Padilla, one of the country's most popular celebrities, ran for office in 2022 where he emerged as the country's top senatorial candidate.

From BBC

I have been impressed with JD Vance since the beginning, to the point where I actually contributed to his senatorial campaign.

From BBC

As a result, Jack Smith should have been appointed by the president, subject to senatorial confirmation and removal by the president.

From Salon

The friends opt for a cheap “drive-away” rental, and are accidentally given a vehicle with a secret stash in the trunk, sparking a chase across state lines involving a senatorial sex scandal.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• congressional
• parliamentary