1. having or showing the qualities expected of a good soldier, such as courage, discipline, and honor

Examples

• The captain maintained a soldierly bearing even in civilian clothes.
• His soldierly conduct during the crisis earned him a medal.
• She walked with soldierly precision across the parade ground.
• The veteran’s soldierly virtues were evident in his daily life.
• He displayed soldierly courage when facing the enemy.
• The recruits were taught to maintain a soldierly appearance at all times.