Soldierly
/ˈsoʊld͡ʒəɹli/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Appropriate to, or in the way of, a soldier.
"His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him."
Adjective
- 1 (of persons) befitting a warrior wordnet
Adverb
- 1 In the manner of a soldier.
Example
More examples"His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.
Etymology 2
From soldier + -ly.