Swanly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of swans; swanlike.

    "The mallards, who had been joined by one black duck, grew tamer as well. I developed a swanly sort of voice, one I found rather embarrassing when caught at it by passing hikers or mountain bikers."

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"The mallards, who had been joined by one black duck, grew tamer as well. I developed a swanly sort of voice, one I found rather embarrassing when caught at it by passing hikers or mountain bikers."

Etymology

From swan + -ly.

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