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Soldierly

//ˈsoʊld͡ʒəɹli// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    (of persons) befitting a warrior wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a soldier.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.

Etymology 2

From soldier + -ly.

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