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- [buh-lij-er-uh nt]
- /bəˈlɪdʒ ər ənt/
- /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/
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- [buh-lij-er-uh nt]
- /bəˈlɪdʒ ər ənt/
Definitions of belligerently word
- adverb belligerently aggressively 3
- adjective belligerently warlike; given to waging war. 1
- adjective belligerently of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose: a belligerent tone. 1
- adjective belligerently waging war; engaged in war: a peace treaty between belligerent powers. 1
- adjective belligerently pertaining to war or to those engaged in war: belligerent rights. 1
- noun belligerently a state or nation at war. 1
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Origin of belligerently
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin belliger waging war (belli-, combining form of bellum war + ger-, base of gerere to conduct) + -ent; replacing belligerant < Latin belligerant- (stem of belligerāns, present participle of belligerāre to wage war; see -ant)
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Parts of speech for Belligerently
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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belligerently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adverb belligerently
- aggressively — characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
- antagonistically — acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- militantly — vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
Antonyms for belligerently
adv belligerently
- civilly — with civility; politely
- composedly — calm; tranquil; serene: His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.
- harmoniously — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
adverb belligerently
- conciliatingly — So as to conciliate.
- inoffensively — In an inoffensive manner.
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