soldierly
Like a warrior
Soldierly describes qualities associated with good soldiers: discipline, courage, bearing, and professional conduct.
A soldierly posture is upright and alert.
A soldierly demeanor suggests composure under pressure.
The word implies admiration for military virtues without necessarily endorsing war itself: He accepted the news with soldierly stoicism.
Having strict self-control
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
resolute · steadfast · decorous · upright · regimented · composed · controlled · rigid
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
dauntless · intrepid · unflinching · stalwart · fearless · bold · daring · lionhearted
Firm in allegiance
- patrioticDevoted to homeland
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
allegiant · dutiful · committed · true · unwavering · trustworthy · steadfast · sworn
Wearing prescribed outfit
- regimentedStrictly controlled and organized
- drilledPierced or rehearsed repeatedly
- marchingRhythmic group walking
- salutingFormal gesture of respect
rank · combat-ready · battalion · enlisted · infantry · tactical · armed · camouflaged
disciplined
Having strict self-control
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
vigilant · resolute · steadfast · decorous · upright · regimented · composed · controlled · rigid · formal
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
heroic · dauntless · intrepid · unflinching · stalwart · fearless · bold · daring · lionhearted · stouthearted
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- patrioticDevoted to homeland
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
faithful · allegiant · dutiful · committed · true · unwavering · trustworthy · steadfast · sworn · dedicated
uniformed
Wearing prescribed outfit
- regimentedStrictly controlled and organized
- drilledPierced or rehearsed repeatedly
- marchingRhythmic group walking
saluting · rank · combat-ready · battalion · enlisted · infantry · tactical · armed · camouflaged · deployed
soldierlyundisciplined
Lacking self-control or order
slovenly · sloppy · lax · unmilitary · careless
soldierlycivilian
Non-military person
civil · nonmilitary · unmilitary · domestic · noncombatant
soldierlypeaceable
Averse to strife
peaceful · pacific · gentle · nonviolent · conciliatory
- child soldierArmed minor in conflict
- dead soldierConsumed liquor container
- toy soldierMiniature uniformed play figure
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
- foot soldierBasic infantry combatant
- fallen soldierMilitary member killed serving