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soldierly

[/ˈsoʊldʒərli/]
adjective
soldadesco
1. characteristic of or befitting a soldier; military in nature or bearing
He maintained a soldierly posture and discipline.
Ele mantinha uma postura e disciplina soldadescas.
2. showing courage, strength, and obedience typical of soldiers
The troops displayed soldierly conduct during the march.
As tropas exibiram conduta soldadesca durante a marcha.
3. brave and resolute in manner or attitude
She faced the challenge with a soldierly determination.
Ela enfrentou o desafio com uma determinação soldadesca.
Synonyms
militarymartialbravedisciplinedvaliant
Antonyms
cowardlyundisciplinedcivilianunsoldierly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soldadesco
standard term used in both written and spoken Portuguese
Portugal
militar
often preferred as a simpler alternative to soldadesco
General
de soldado
descriptive phrase commonly used instead of the adjective form

Related Idioms & Phrases

soldierly bearing
soldierly virtues
soldierly conduct
soldierly discipline
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