soldierly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mr. Stephens does a superb job of following these complex campaigns, giving full scope to Marcus’ soldierly side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

But last Thursday, Ellenz was positively giddy as five Guard members zipped around the kitchen with soldierly purpose and precision.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

While Akhundzada hailed from the large and powerful Noorzai tribe, his stock within the regime was seen as more scholarly than soldierly, unlike previous leaders.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2021

Asked what, in fact, was the level of his frustration, he responded in very direct, soldierly terms.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2017

Newly planted trees stood in soldierly ranks, but in the heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson