adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aggressiveantagonisticbellicosebelligerentbloodthirstybloody

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.

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