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soldierly

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of soldierly

of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior

Noah Websterʼs brief contribution to the Revolutionary cause suggests that his soldierly skills were few

Synonyms of soldierly

martial, military

Words Related to soldierly

aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, guerrilla, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike

belligerent, militant, militarist, militaristic, warring

antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hot-tempered

Near Antonyms of soldierly

civil, civilian, nonmilitary

conciliatory, nonviolent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful

affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, complaisant, cordial, easygoing, friendly, genial, good-natured, gracious, ingratiating, obliging

Antonyms of soldierly

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