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sheikhly

sheikhly

8.6
A style that looks rich and noble like an important traditional leader
  • adjective
: jequesco
  • His leadership style was very sheikhly, marked by confidence and a commanding presence.

Examples

  • It contributes to the maintenance of the hereditary sheikhly system of authority.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Unique to the Jebel al-Akhdar has been the participation of sheikhly families from the desert interior in economic change.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The extravagant decorations in the palace had a sheikhly flair that reflected the region's rich culture.

  • She wore a sheikhly robe adorned with intricate patterns, showcasing her heritage at the festival.

Synonyms

courtly
vssheikhly
  • Literature
6 7.2

Polite and elegant like people at a royal court

is more about traditional honored leader style than court etiquette or formality
kingly
vssheikhly
5 6.7

Having the style, power, or position of a king

is about dignified style of a respected leader rather than monarchical rank
queenly
vssheikhly
1 5.6

Having the calm, proud manner and look of a queen

focuses on honored community leadership style rather than monarchical rank
estately
vssheikhly
  • Archaic
1 7.8

A person or building with a grand, dignified look that impresses people

is tied to a specific honored leader style rather than general grand dignity
sultanic
vssheikhly
1 9.0

Relating to a ruler in some Muslim countries, for example the Ottoman Empire

is tied to an honored community leader's style and appearance rather than rulership

Surface Forms

sheikhly positive

Morphology

sheikhly = sheikh (transparent) = sheikh + ly

The adjective is formed by the productive adjectival/relational suffix '-ly' added to the noun 'sheikh', yielding a straightforward 'relating to a sheikh' meaning.

Etymology

Sheikhly comes from sheikh, an Arabic word meaning 'leader' or 'elder'. It brings to mind the rich, grand style or way of a sheikh. That's why sheikhly describes something that looks or acts like a sheikh, and you can think of 'chief' as a similar idea.