The Collaborative International Dictionary
Soldierlike \Sol"dier*like"\, a. Like a soldier; soldierly.
Wiktionary
a. Resembling a soldier or some aspect of one.
WordNet
adj. (of persons) befitting a warrior; "a military bearing" [syn: soldierly, warriorlike, martial]
Usage examples of "soldierlike".
As far as the candlelight and his unwashed, unkempt condition make it possible to judge, he is a man of middling stature and undistinguished appearance, with strong neck and shoulders, a roundish, obstinate looking head covered with short crisp bronze curls, clear quick blue eyes and good brows and mouth, a hopelessly prosaic nose like that of a strong-minded baby, trim soldierlike carriage and energetic manner, and with all his wits about him in spite of his desperate predicament--even with a sense of humor of it, without, however, the least intention of trifling with it or throwing away a chance.
But the grass was yellow in patches, and the soldierlike rows of flowers looked neglected.
His tanned face with its crisp grey moustache, his whole head indeed, took on, unconsciously, a more than ordinarily soldierlike appearance.
Since the morning of the 4th the Press was treated with soldierlike brutality.
Get you into order, my hearts, and form yourselves around the ladies soldierlike and firmly.
I believe his bluff, soldierlike frankness will be even more deeply convincing than anything I can say.
Tall and soldierlike was Corinius, and young and goodly to look upon, with swaggering gait and insolent eye, thick-lipped withal and somewhat heavy of feature, and the sun shone brightly on his shaven jowl.
I was not aware, till afterwards, that a soldierlike, resolute looking officer beside him, was General Graham.
As the others gestured in return, the soldierlike detective stalked from the office and closed the door behind him.
He was different now, suddenly military in bearing, even more soldierlike than when they first met.
The men were in fine form and presented a splendid soldierlike appearance.
Sir Rennel Rodd to inform you of the excellent impression produced among the inhabitants of this city, by the soldierlike turnout, and excellent and courteous behaviour of all ranks belonging to the party.
The man turned and practically marched, soldierlike, to the other side of the car.
Ulkra stood before them with his hands clenched behind his stout back, feet apart, taking some refuge in the soldierlike pose.