lordish

English

Etymology

From lord +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

Adjective

lordish (comparative more lordish, superlative most lordish)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a lord.
    Synonym: lordlike
    • 2010, E.L. Doctorow, Billy Bathgate: A Novel - Page 131:
      Mr. Schultz didn't want to be lordish about it, he showed great tact that way.
    • 2012, Melina Marchetta, Froi of the Exiles: The Lumatere Chronicles - Page 286:
      “If you don't recognize the worth in this jewel, then you're nothing but ignorant street scum and there's nothing lordish about you.”

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