ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Peacockly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Peacockly is an adjective meaning (archaic) Synonym of peacockish (“striking; ostentatious”).

Meaning

(archaic) Synonym of peacockish (“striking; ostentatious”).

Example Sentences

First came the drum-major, that important and most peacockly personage, regulating the direction and progress of the band by the graceful flourish of the gold-headed "baton."

Synonyms for peacockly

Depending on context, synonyms include peacockish.

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