soldierly
soldierly · more soldierly · most soldierly
Appropriate to, or in the way of, a soldierAppropriate to, or in the way of, a soldier.
US/ˈsoʊld͡ʒəɹli/
Meaning
1 sensesAppropriate to, or in the way of, a soldier.
His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.
More definitions
- (of persons) befitting a warrior
Origin
From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.
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Forms
more soldierly, most soldierly| Comparative | more soldierly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most soldierly Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of persons) befitting a warrior:soldierlikewarriorlikemartial
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedsoldier
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form