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lordly

/lawrd-lee/US // ˈlɔrd li //UK // (ˈlɔːdlɪ) //

贵族式的,贵族式,贵族,贵族化

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    lord·li·er, lord·li·est.

    • : suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.
    • : insolently imperious; haughty; arrogant; overbearing: lordly contempt.
    • : of or relating to a lord.
    • : having the character or attributes of a lord.
    • : befitting a lord, as actions: lordly manners.
adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : Also lord·li·ly. in the manner of a lord.

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Examples

  • It was no surprise that the lordly Senate approved a creatively enhanced tax deal on Monday.

  • Chris writes about his father, especially, as if observing an august figure, indeed, someone quite lordly.

  • So when he met Mrs. Jones, he doffed his hat in his usual lordly manner, and paused when she came to a stop.

  • With his vast income, acquired from the spoils of nearly every country in Europe, he maintained his high rank in lordly fashion.

  • He walked around in his lordly way, cocking his eye at his little yellow sons and daughters as they chased the fat little bugs.

  • Splendid was the emir in form and face, with broad shoulders and lordly height and poise.

  • The curve of the lip and the lordly poise for an instant disconcerted even the Syrians.