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aldermanly

aldermanly

9.9
Having the formal, respected manner and appearance of a local official
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔːldərˌmænli/
translation icon : de concejal
  • He has an aldermanly bearing that commands respect at council meetings.

Examples

  • The event was marked by an aldermanly dignity seldom seen in local politics.

  • She spoke in an aldermanly manner during the meeting.

  • Her aldermanly wisdom helped guide the committee through challenging decisions.

  • His aldermanly demeanor impressed the community members.

  • He has an aldermanly bearing that commands respect at council meetings.

  • Her aldermanly wisdom helped guide the committee through challenging decisions.

  • The event was marked by an aldermanly dignity seldom seen in local politics.

Synonyms

aldermanic
vsaldermanly
  • Formal
1 9.9

Relating to the work of a city official who sits on the town council

focuses on personal manner, appearance, or conduct typical of the role

Surface Forms

aldermanly positive

Morphology

aldermanly = alderman (transparent) = alderman + ly

Formed by productive adjectival suffix '-ly' added to 'alderman' meaning 'in the manner of or relating to an alderman', which learners can derive from knowing 'alderman'.

Etymology

The word aldermanly comes from alderman, which originally combined elder and man, meaning 'elder' and 'man' and used for a senior town leader with calm authority. So aldermanly describes the dignified, respectable way such a person behaves.