soldierly

English

Etymology

From soldier +‎ -ly. Compare soldierlike.

Adjective

soldierly (comparative more soldierly, superlative most soldierly)

  1. In the way of, or appropriate to, a soldier.
    His soldierly demeanor stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.
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