lordly

/ˈlɔrdli/
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Other forms: lordliest; lordlier; lordlily

Definitions of lordly
  1. adjective
    of or befitting a lord
    “heir to a lordly fortune”
    synonyms: august, grand
    noble
    of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
  2. adjective
    having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
    “his lordly manners were offensive”
    synonyms: disdainful, haughty, imperious, lofty, overbearing, prideful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering
    proud
    feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
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