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- [wawr-lahyk]
- /ˈwɔrˌlaɪk/
- /ˈwɔː.laɪk/
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- [wawr-lahyk]
- /ˈwɔrˌlaɪk/
Definitions of warlike word
- adjective warlike fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes. 1
- adjective warlike threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone. 1
- adjective warlike of or relating to war: a warlike expedition. 1
- noun warlike Disposed toward or threatening war; hostile. 1
- adjective warlike hostile, threatening 1
- adjective warlike Warlike people seem aggressive and eager to start a war. 0
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Origin of warlike
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at war1, -like
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Parts of speech for Warlike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
warlike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
warlike usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for warlike
adjective warlike
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
- confrontational — If you describe the way that someone behaves as confrontational, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are aggressive and likely to cause an argument or dispute.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
Antonyms for warlike
adjective warlike
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- harmonizing — Present participle of harmonize.
- harmonising — Present participle of harmonise.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
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