adj.
Pronunciation: -l ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: lord · li · er ; -est
Date: before 12th century
1 a : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a lord : DIGNIFIED b : GRAND , NOBLE
2 : exhibiting the pride and assurance associated with one of the highest birth or rank
synonyms see PROUD
– lord · li · ness noun
– lordly adverb