aldermanic
ald·er·man·ic
aldermanic · more aldermanic · most aldermanic
Of or pertaining to an alderman or group of aldermenOf or pertaining to an alderman (“member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town”) or group of aldermen.
UK/ˌɔːldəˈmænɪk/US/ˌɔldəɹˈmænɪk/
Meaning
4 sensesOf or pertaining to an alderman (“member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town”) or group of aldermen.
(figuratively)Having the (supposed) lifestyle or qualities of an alderman.
Having the (supposed) lifestyle or qualities of an alderman.
(figuratively)Of a person or animal's body, girth, etc.: fleshy, plump, rotund.
(figuratively)Of a thing: extravagant; sumptuous.
More definitions
- of or relating to or like an alderman
Origin
From alderman + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives). Piecewise dFrom alderman + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives). Piecewise doublet of ealdormanic.
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Forms
more aldermanic, most aldermanic| Comparative | more aldermanic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most aldermanic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or relating to or like an alderman:aldermanly
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form