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    warlike
    /ˈwɔːlʌɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. disposed towards or threatening war; hostile: "a warlike clan"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWARLIKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. formal uk / ˈwɔː.laɪk / us / ˈwɔːr.laɪk / Add to word list. often involved in and eager to start wars: It has often been said, perhaps unfairly, that they are a warlike nation / people. Synonyms. bellicose formal. hawkish (SUPPORTING FORCE) Opposites. dovish. pacific. peace-loving. peaceable. peaceful (NO VIOLENCE)

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › warlikeWarlike Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. obsolete : ready for war : equipped to fight. 2. : fit for, disposed to, or fond of war : bellicose. a warlike people. 3. : of, relating to, or useful in war. warlike preparations. 4. : befitting or characteristic of war or a soldier. warlike cries. Synonyms. aggressive. agonistic. argumentative. assaultive. bellicose. belligerent. brawly.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › warlikeWARLIKE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Warlike definition: fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial. See examples of WARLIKE used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWARLIKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: 1. of, relating to, or used in war 2. hostile or belligerent 3. fit or ready for war.... Click for more definitions.

  6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › warlikewarlike - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · warlike (comparative more warlike, superlative most warlike) Hostile and belligerent. Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › warlikeWarlike - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of warlike. adjective. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies. “ warlike policies”. synonyms: hawkish, militant. unpeaceful. not peaceful. adjective. suggesting war or military life.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › warlikeWarlike - definition of warlike by The Free Dictionary

    Define warlike. warlike synonyms, warlike pronunciation, warlike translation, English dictionary definition of warlike. adj. 1. Belligerent; hostile. 2. a. Of or relating to war; martial. b. Indicative of or threatening war. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionwarlike adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of warlike adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › warlikewarlike | meaning of warlike in Longman Dictionary of...

    warlike meaning, definition, what is warlike: liking war and being skilful in it: Learn more.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › warlikeWarlike Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    WARLIKE meaning: 1 : liking or tending to fight in wars or to start wars; 2 : showing or suggesting that a country, group, etc., is ready or eager to fight a war.