WARLIKE

warlike, martial

(adjective) suggesting war or military life

militant, hawkish, warlike

(adjective) disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; “militant nations”; “hawkish congressman”; “warlike policies”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

warlike (comparative more warlike, superlative most warlike)

Hostile and belligerent.

Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

Antonyms

• nonwarlike

• peaceful

Source: Wiktionary


War"like`, a.

1. Fit for war; disposed for war; as, a warlike state; a warlike disposition. Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men. Shak.

2. Belonging or relating to war; military; martial. The great archangel from his warlike toil Surceased. Milton.

Syn.

– Martial; hostile; soldierly. See Martial.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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