Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a soldier; having qualities that are typical of a soldier.

Example

His soldierly demeanor inspired confidence in his team.

Conversation

Have you seen the new movie about the war heroes?

Yeah, I watched it last weekend! The characters had such a soldierly demeanor.

I thought the same! They really captured the essence of bravery.

Absolutely, it made me appreciate their sacrifices even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soldierly → It is formed from "soldier" (from Old French *soudier*, meaning one who serves in an army) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in the manner of). The word "soldierly" describes behavior or characteristics that are befitting a soldier.

Memory Tip

Think of a soldier serving in an army and remember that "soldierly" means behaving in a manner that is typical of a soldier.

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