sheikly en · ADJ
Etymology
From sheik + -ly.
Meanings
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Of sheiks; befitting a sheik.
Like other Bahrainis, their living standard has improved with the years, although it is nowhere near a sheikly scale. They now occupy a large, quietly furnished flat on the second floor of the big, white Adviserate building in Manama.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more sheikly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most sheikly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |