soldierly

soldierly

adjective

Definition of SOLDIERLY

of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior <Noah Webster's brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few>

Synonyms military, soldierly

Related Words aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, guerrilla, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike; belligerent, militant, militarist, militaristic, warring; antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hot-tempered; mercenary

Near Antonyms civil, civilian, nonmilitary; conciliatory, nonviolent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful; affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, complaisant, cordial, easygoing, friendly, genial, good-natured, gracious, ingratiating, obliging

Antonyms unsoldierly