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LORDLY

(adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Lordly.

How to pronounce lordly:

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Lordly - as an adjective satellite

Of or befitting a lord

Example: "Heir to a lordly fortune"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
august7grand7

Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Example: "Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdainful15haughty17imperious13overbearing17prideful14sniffy15supercilious16swaggering16

Lordly - as an adjective

Of or relating to a lord.

Example: "Show us your lordly might: demonstrate that you can order people and get them to obey."

Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble

Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.

Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.

Lordly - as an adverb

In the manner of a lord. showing command or nobility.

Example Sentences

"He walked with a lordly air, as if he owned the whole place."
"The lordly gentleman dismissed the waiter with a wave of his hand."
"She wore a lordly expression as she accepted the award."
"The king displayed a lordly attitude toward his subjects."
"The lordly mansion stood grandly on top of the hill."
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Word Game Points

Is LORDLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lordly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LORDLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LORDLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lordly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LORDLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LORDLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lordly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LORDLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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