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Definition of lordly

lordly

/ˈlɔːrd.li/
lord · ly
Adverb:lordlily
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• adjective

1

Arrogant, haughty, or condescending toward others, as if considering oneself socially superior.

Example

"With a lordly wave of his hand, the critic dismissed the young artist's entire exhibition."

2

Suitable for or characteristic of a lord or nobleman; grand, stately, and magnificent.

Example

"The guests were treated to a lordly banquet inside the castle's great hall."

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• adverb

1

In a grand, noble, or haughtily superior manner.

Example

"He strolled lordly through the courtyard as though he owned the entire estate."

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• Rhymes for lordly

• Nearby Words

lordlike
lordliness
lordling
lordly
lordship
lordy
lore

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hlāfordlīc ('noble, lordly'), formed from hlāford ('lord', literally 'loaf-ward' or keeper of bread) and the suffix -līc ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lordly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lordly
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