swanly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From swan +‎ -ly.

Adjective[edit]

swanly (comparative more swanly, superlative most swanly)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of swans; swanlike.
    • 2001, Anne Batterson, The Black Swan:
      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.