adlig.
Belonging to the nobility.
Meaning & usage
Belonging to the nobility.
Man såg på hennes dyra kläder att hon var adlig.
Characteristic of nobility.
Where this word comes from
Attested since 1560 according to Svenska Akademiens ordbok. The form adelig is the most common form until the end of the 18th century. From adel (“nobility”) + -ig (“-y”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.