martyrly

English - English

Definition of martyrly in English English dictionary

In a way which befits or suggests a martyr

they tell me 't were in vain to try, / And that the Edinburgh Review and Quarterly / Treat a dissenting author very martyrly.

Like a martyr; martyrish

In the manner of a martyr

Hyphenation

mar·tyr·ly

Etymology

() From martyr +‎ -ly.