soldierly

[ sohl-jer-lee ]

adjective

1. of, like, or befitting a soldier.

ˈsoldierly

/ ˈsəʊldʒəlɪ /

adjective

1. of or befitting a good soldier

Derived Forms

• ˈsoldierliness, noun

Other Words From

• soldier·li·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soldierly¹

First recorded in 1570–80; soldier + -ly

Example Sentences

With soldierly magnanimity, Khan returned most of the lavish gifts given him by the king.

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Surrounded by all these creature comforts, I should be in a soldierly state of bliss.

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Locals praise al-Nusra fighters, who stand out from their FSA counterparts, appearing more disciplined and reserved and soldierly.

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So soldierly motivation has had a different valence, more missionary than knight.

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The greatness of the Duke of Dantzig lay not so much in his soldierly capacity as in his personal character.

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I was particularly impressed by your soldierly, healthy, cheerful appearance.

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Completing his toilet with soldierly speed, the youthful lieutenant opened the door into his parlor.

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"That was a fine specimen of soldierly wit and promptness, Simms," commended Lieutenant Hal heartily.

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We judged the incident to be an epoch in the monotony of their soldierly duties.

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