What does soldierly mean?
Definitions for soldierly
sol·dier·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, martialadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
"a military bearing"
Wiktionary
soldierlyadjective
In the way of, or appropriate to, a soldier.
Etymology: From. Compare soldierlike.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Soldierlike, Soldierlyadjective
Martial; warlike; military; becoming a soldier.
Etymology: soldier and like.
Although at the first they had fought with beastly fury rather than any soldierly discipline, practice had now made them comparable to the best. Philip Sidney.
I will maintain the word with my sword to be a soldierlike word, and a word of good command. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.
They according to a soldierly custom, in cases of extremity, by interchange of a kiss by every of them upon the swords of others, sealed a resolution to maintain the place. John Hayward.
Enemies as well as friends confessed, that it was as soldierly an action as had been performed on either side. Edward Hyde.
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soldierly
Soldierly refers to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors that are typical or expected of a soldier, such as discipline, bravery, loyalty, physical fitness, and obedience. It can also apply to anything pertaining or appropriate to soldiers or the military.
Webster Dictionary
Soldierlyadjective
like or becoming a real soldier; brave; martial; heroic; honorable; soldierlike
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
soldierly
Like, or becoming, a real soldier; brave; martial; heroic; honorable.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of soldierly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of soldierly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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