soldierly

1 of 2

adjective

sol·​dier·​ly -lē 

-li

: being like or befitting a good soldier : brave, martial, heroic

soldierly

2 of 2

adverb

"

: in a soldierly manner : so as to be soldierly

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

soldier entry 1 + -ly

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