Lordlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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lordlier
[ ˈlɔːrdliːər ]
comparative form
The term 'lordlier' is the comparative form of 'lordly,' which describes someone or something that is majestic, grand, or noble. It is often used to compare the qualities or attributes of two subjects in terms of nobility or superiority. This word is rarely used in contemporary language, but when it appears, it typically conveys a sense of elevated status or importance.
Synonyms
more grand, more noble, more regal
Examples of usage
- He walked with a lordlier air than his companions.
- The music sounded lordlier in the grand hall.
- Her demeanor became lordlier as she received the award.
Translations
Translations of the word "lordlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais senhoril
🇮🇳 ज्यादा प्रभुत्वशाली
🇩🇪 herrlicher
🇮🇩 lebih agung
🇺🇦 благородніший
🇵🇱 bardziej lordowski
🇯🇵 より高貴な
🇫🇷 plus seigneurial
🇪🇸 más señorial
🇹🇷 daha lordvari
🇰🇷 더 귀족적인
🇸🇦 أكثر سيادة
🇨🇿 více panský
🇸🇰 viac panský
🇨🇳 更加显贵的
🇸🇮 bolj plemenit
🇮🇸 meira lordslegur
🇰🇿 көбірек аристократтық
🇬🇪 მეტად მეფური
🇦🇿 daha lordlu
🇲🇽 más señorial
Etymology
The word 'lordlier' derives from the adjective 'lordly,' which originates from the Old English word 'hlord' meaning 'lord' or 'ruler.' The suffix '-ly' forms an adjective indicating the manner or quality of being like a lord. The comparative form '-ier' is a typical English method for creating comparisons. 'Lordly' has been used in English literature since at least the 14th century, reflecting aristocratic characteristics and behavior associated with nobility. Its usage in literature and historical texts has secured its place in the English language, though it is less common in modern vernacular. The transition from 'lord' to 'lordly' and then to 'lordlier' mirrors the evolution of language where socio-political structures influence vocabulary related to status and authority.