lordishly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɔɹ.dɪʃ.li/ (General-American)
Etymology
From lordish + -ly.
Meanings
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In a lordish manner.
Bark peeled from them, brittle as cicada shell; in their branches stood tawny frogmouths, their beaks lordishly raised.
2011, Sonya Hartnett, The Ghost's Child - Page 19:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more lordishly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lordishly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |