soldierlike

/'souldʤəli/ Cách viết khác : (soldierlike) /'souldʤəlaik/

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Thân thiện

He stood with soldierlike posture during the ceremony.

Definition

Adjective:
- Having the qualities or appearance befitting a soldier: Describes a person, demeanor, or behavior that is characteristic of a good soldier, such as being disciplined, brave, orderly, or having a military bearing.
- Resembling or typical of a soldier: Suggests an appearance or manner that is similar to that of a soldier.

Examples of Usage

Adjective:
- He maintained a soldierlike posture throughout the ceremony. (He kept a posture typical of a soldier.)
- Her soldierlike discipline helped her complete the difficult training. (Her discipline, resembling that of a soldier, was helpful.)
- The team showed soldierlike determination in the face of setbacks. (The team displayed determination befitting a soldier.)

Advanced Usage

Used attributively to describe demeanor or qualities:
- He answered with soldierlike brevity. (He answered with the concise manner of a soldier.)
Used to imply commendable, martial virtues:
- Their soldierlike response to the crisis averted a disaster. (Their response, characterized by soldierly virtues, prevented a disaster.)

Variants and Related Words

Soldierly (adjective): Very similar in meaning to "soldierlike," describing qualities typical of a good soldier. Often used interchangeably.
- He was praised for his soldierly conduct.
Military (adjective): Pertaining to armed forces or soldiers in general; broader than "soldierlike."
- The building had a military design.

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Related Phrases

To bear oneself in a soldierlike manner: To carry or conduct oneself with the posture and demeanor of a soldier.
- Despite his civilian clothes, he bore himself in a soldierlike manner.

He stood with soldierlike posture during the ceremony.

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