lordly

[ lawrd-lee ]

adjective

, lord·li·er, lord·li·est.

1. suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.

   Synonyms: lofty, noble, dignified, regal, majestic

2. insolently imperious; haughty; arrogant; overbearing:

   lordly contempt.

   Synonyms: domineering

   Antonyms: meek

3. of or relating to a lord.
4. having the character or attributes of a lord.
5. befitting a lord, as actions:

   lordly manners.

adverb

1. Also lordli·ly. in the manner of a lord.

lordly

/ ˈlɔːdlɪ /

adjective

1. haughty; arrogant; proud
2. of or befitting a lord

adverb

1. archaic.
   in the manner of a lord

Derived Forms

• ˈlordliness, noun

Other Words From

• lordli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lordly¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English hlāfordlīc. See lord, -ly

Example Sentences

It was no surprise that the lordly Senate approved a creatively enhanced tax deal on Monday.

From The Daily Beast

Chris writes about his father, especially, as if observing an august figure, indeed, someone quite lordly.

From The Daily Beast

So when he met Mrs. Jones, he doffed his hat in his usual lordly manner, and paused when she came to a stop.

From Project Gutenberg

With his vast income, acquired from the spoils of nearly every country in Europe, he maintained his high rank in lordly fashion.

From Project Gutenberg

He walked around in his lordly way, cocking his eye at his little yellow sons and daughters as they chased the fat little bugs.

From Project Gutenberg

Splendid was the emir in form and face, with broad shoulders and lordly height and poise.

From Project Gutenberg

The curve of the lip and the lordly poise for an instant disconcerted even the Syrians.

From Project Gutenberg