Soldierly (Adjective)
Meaning
(of persons) befitting a warrior; "a military bearing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The young recruit stood tall with a soldierly bearing, his shoulders back and his eyes fixed on the drill sergeant.
- Her soldierly demeanor commanded respect from her comrades in the field.
- The general's soldierly appearance was a testament to his years of service and dedication to the military.
- The new cadet's soldierly behavior was impressive, especially considering it was only his first week at the academy.
- The soldier's soldierly instincts kicked in as he quickly assessed the situation and took charge of the platoon.