Presidential/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Political Context Use 'presidential' to discuss anything related to president's actions, decisions, or politics. The presidential veto surprised many in Congress. Pro Tip 2/3Specific Events 'Presidential' often refers to specific events linked to the presidency, like elections or speeches. He gave his first presidential address yesterday. Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage Use 'presidential' when talking about past presidents and their time in office. The presidential terms of Franklin D. Roosevelt spanned over a decade.