soldierly

American  

[sohl-jer-lee] / ˈsoʊl dʒər li /

adjective

1. of, like, or befitting a soldier.

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soldierly British  

/ ˈsəʊldʒəlɪ /

adjective

1. of or befitting a good soldier

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Other Word Forms

• soldierliness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of soldierly

First recorded in 1570–80; soldier + -ly

Example Sentences

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soldierly

Mr. Stephens does a superb job of following these complex campaigns, giving full scope to Marcus’ soldierly side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

Earlier, the messages sent out by Captain Palamar and others at the plant were full of soldierly bravado.

From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2022

But last Thursday, Ellenz was positively giddy as five Guard members zipped around the kitchen with soldierly purpose and precision.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

While Akhundzada hailed from the large and powerful Noorzai tribe, his stock within the regime was seen as more scholarly than soldierly, unlike previous leaders.

From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2021

With a stiff sense of formality, but with a flair for ceremony, his carriage soldierly, his demeanor proud, Cecil Causey walked up to Bull Meecham and poured the last beer over Bull’s head.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy