lordly

• 形容人或事物傲慢、专横或具有贵族气派、威严的；现多用于书面语或文学作品中。

An adjective describing someone or something that is haughty, imperious, or befitting a lord; now considered archaic or literary.

1. Befitting a lordC1formal

   Characteristic of or suitable for a lord; noble, grand, or magnificent in manner or appearance.

   威严的

   • The mansion had a lordly grandeur that impressed all visitors.
   • He carried himself with a lordly air, as if born to rule.
   • Her lordly command of the room left no doubt about her authority.

   同义词augustdignifiedgrandimposingmagnificentmajesticnobleregalsplendidstately

   反义词basehumbleignoblelowlymeanservile

2. Arrogant or haughtyC1formal

   Having an attitude of superiority and disdain toward others; condescending and proud.

   傲慢的

   • His lordly dismissal of the offer offended the negotiators.
   • She treated the servants with a lordly contempt that was hard to endure.
   • The critic gave a lordly sneer at the artist's humble work.

   同义词arrogantconceitedcondescendingdisdainfulhaughtyhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingpatronizingpompousproudsnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   反义词humblemodestservileunassuming