swanly

adj

Etymology

From swan + -ly.

  1. inherited from *swanaz — “swan
  2. inherited from *swan
  3. inherited from swan
  4. inherited from swan
  5. suffixed as swanly — “swan + ly

Definitions

  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of swans

    Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of swans; swanlike.

    • The mallards, who had been joined by one black duck, grew tamer as well. I developed a swanly sort of voice, one I found rather embarrassing when caught at it by passing hikers or mountain bikers.

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