swanly en · ADJ
Etymology
From swan + -ly.
Meanings
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Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of swans; swanlike.
The mallards, who had been joined by one black duck, grew tamer as well. I developed a swanly sort of voice, one I found rather embarrassing when caught at it by passing hikers or mountain bikers.
2001, Anne Batterson, The Black Swan:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more swanly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most swanly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |