workmanly

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English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

workman +‎ -ly

Adjective

workmanly (comparative more workmanly, superlative most workmanly)

  1. Befitting a workman; skilful; workmanlike.

Etymology 2

From Middle English werkmanly, werkmanlike, equivalent to workman +‎ -ly.

Adverb

workmanly (comparative more workmanly, superlative most workmanly)

  1. Befitting a workman; in skilful or workmanlike manner.