lordish

lordish

English

Etymology

From lord +‎ -ish.

Adjective

lordish (comparative more lordish, superlative most lordish)

1. Resembling a lord; 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.”

Derived terms

• lordishly
• lordishness