SOLDIERLY

soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, martial

(adjective) (of persons) befitting a warrior; “a military bearing”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

soldierly (comparative more soldierly, superlative most soldierly)

In the way of, or appropriate to, a soldier.

His soldierly demeanor stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.

Source: Wiktionary


Sol"dier*ly, a.

Definition: Like or becoming a real soldier; brave; martial; heroic; honorable; soldierlike. "Soldierly discipline." Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

2 May 2024

BEQUEATH

(verb) leave or give by will after one’s death; “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”; “My grandfather left me his entire estate”


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