different between lordly vs commanding
lordly
English
Alternative forms
- Lordly
Etymology
From Middle English louerdlich, lordlyche, lordeliche, from Old English hl?fordl?? (“lordly; heroic; noble”), equivalent to lord +? -ly.
The adverb is from Middle English lordly, lordely, lordliche.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?l??(?)dli/
Adjective
lordly (comparative lordlier or more lordly, superlative lordliest or most lordly)
- Of or relating to a lord.
- Show us your lordly might: demonstrate that you can order people and get them to obey.
- 1880, John Nichols, The Gentleman's Magazine - Volume 248 - Page 60:
- But they are the peers of the Queensland Parliament, and, having no lordly robes, must approach the Old Country model as closely as possible.
- 2006, Steve Wharton, Screening Reality - Page 104:
- [...] in that some form of duty and sacrifice (here, participation in the 1848 Revolution and a recognition of his lordly duty) is not only beneficially character- forming but also leads ultimately to a condition which is 'sublime'.
- 2011, Thomas Smith, C. Matthew McMahon, Therese B. McMahon, Select Memoirs of the English and Scottish Divines: - Page 282:
- Samson, in reply to this, says, “If you are not lordly, nor value your lordly title, as you tell me, and I trust in truth and sincerity, shall I call you a phoenix?
- 2011, Mary Jane Staples, Appointment At The Palace: An Adams Family Saga Novel - Page 275:
- [...] he's still got his lordly habits, and more so since coming out of the war as a general.' 'A colonel, Sammy,' said Rachel. 'Same thing, good as,' said Sammy. 'Boots, of course, does wear his lordly crown with style,' said Rachel. 'Don't I know it?
- Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
- Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.
- 1849, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, In Memorium A. H. H.
- The maidens gathered strength and grace / And presence, lordlier than before.
- 1849, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, In Memorium A. H. H.
- Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.
Derived terms
- lordliness
Translations
Adverb
lordly (comparative lordlier, superlative lordliest)
- In the manner of a lord. Showing command or nobility.
- 1891, Sir Edwin Arnold, The Light of the World: Or, The Great Consummation,[1] Book I — “Mary Magdalene”, Funk & Wagnalls, page 56,
- […] / And Herod's painted pinnaces, ablaze / With lamps, and brazen shields and spangled slaves, / Came and went lordly at Tiberias; / […]
- 1891, Sir Edwin Arnold, The Light of the World: Or, The Great Consummation,[1] Book I — “Mary Magdalene”, Funk & Wagnalls, page 56,
Anagrams
- drolly
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commanding
English
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /k??mænd??/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /k??m??nd??/
- Hyphenation: com?mand?ing
Verb
commanding
- present participle of command
Adjective
commanding (comparative more commanding, superlative most commanding)
- Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
- Impressively dominant.
- (of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view
- 2018, Rail, issue 857, July 18-July 31, article on Severn Bridge Junction signal box at Shrewsbury
- 2018, Rail, issue 857, July 18-July 31, article on Severn Bridge Junction signal box at Shrewsbury
Synonyms
- (tending to give commands) bossy, imposing
- See also Thesaurus:bossy
Derived terms
- uncommanding
Translations
Noun
commanding (plural commandings)
- The act of giving a command.
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