1. having or showing the proud manner of a lord; arrogant or haughty
2. suitable for or befitting a lord; grand or magnificent

1. in a lordly manner; arrogantly or grandly

Examples

• He dismissed their concerns with a lordly wave of his hand.
• The mansion had a lordly appearance with its marble columns and grand staircase.
• She spoke in a lordly tone that irritated everyone present.
• The lordly estate overlooked the entire valley below.
• He lordly refused to acknowledge his mistakes.
• The CEO’s lordly attitude alienated many employees.
• They lived in lordly splendor in their castle.