- statesmanlike
- states·man·like
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
Statesmanlike — States man*like ( l[imac]k ), a. Having the manner or wisdom of statesmen; becoming a statesman. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
statesmanlike — statesman states‧man [ˈsteɪtsmən] noun statesmen PLURALFORM [ mən] [countable] a political or government leader, especially one who is respected as being wise, honourable, and fair: • He had an impressive record as a military man and a statesman … Financial and business terms
statesmanlike — [[t]ste͟ɪtsmənlaɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED (approval) If you describe someone, especially a political leader, as statesmanlike, you approve of them because they give the impression of being very able and experienced. He was widely respected as a wise and … English dictionary
statesmanlike — /ˈsteɪtsmənlaɪk/ (say staytsmuhnluyk) adjective 1. having the qualities characteristic of a statesman: a statesmanlike presence and eloquence. 2. worthy of being regarded as a statesman: a statesmanlike politician …
statesmanlike — adjective marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman (Freq. 1) a man of statesmanlike judgment a statesmanlike solution of the present perplexities V.L.Parrington • Syn: ↑statesmanly • Ant: ↑unstatesmanlike … Useful english dictionary
statesmanlike — states|man|like [ˈsteıtsmənlaık] adj showing the qualities of a statesman used to show approval ▪ his statesmanlike handling of the crisis … Dictionary of contemporary English
statesmanlike — statesman (or stateswoman) ► NOUN ▪ a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. DERIVATIVES statesmanlike adjective statesmanship noun … English terms dictionary
statesmanlike — adjective see statesman … New Collegiate Dictionary
statesmanlike — See statesman. * * * … Universalium
statesmanlike — adjective Like a statesman, demonstrating the skills and qualities of a respected leader … Wiktionary
statesmanlike — Synonyms and related words: Daedalian, adept, adroit, apt, artistic, authoritative, bravura, brilliant, civic, clean, clever, coordinated, crack, crackerjack, cunning, cute, daedal, deft, dexterous, dextrous, diplomatic, excellent, expert, fancy … Moby Thesaurus