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adjective lordlier, lordliest

of, like, characteristic of, or suitable to a lord; specif.,

noble; grand
haughty; overbearing

Origin: ME < OE hlafordlic

adverb lordlier, lordliest

in the manner of a lord

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lordliness noun

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adjective lord·li·er, lord·li·est

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a lord.
Very dignified and noble: a lordly and charitable enterprise.
Pretentiously arrogant and overbearing.

adverb

In a dignified, noble fashion befitting or characteristic of a lord.
In a pretentiously arrogant and overbearing manner.

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lordˈli·ness noun

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