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[ wawr-lahyk ] / ˈwɔrˌlaɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR warlike ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivefit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes. threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone. of or relating to war: a warlike expedition. Origin of warlikelate Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at war1, -like SYNONYMS FOR warlike2 bellicose, belligerent, hostile; inimical, unfriendly. SEE SYNONYMS FOR warlike ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR warlikeSEE ANTONYMS FOR warlike ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM warlikeun·war·like, adjectiveWords nearby warlikewarison, wark, Warks, warless, Warley, warlike, warlock, warlord, Warlpiri, warm, War Manpower Commission Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for warlikeOne education professor said the song taught millions of children that "the only real patriotism is warlike activity." Star-Spangled Confederates: How Southern Sympathizers Decided Our National Anthem|Jefferson Morley|July 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST They are “peaceful” because they are not warlike now—again, another ambiguity perpetrated by the regime. Ahmadinejad Is No Hitler|Nazee Moinian|June 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST Their present restriction and partial extermination have been due to the incursions of the warlike Malays. Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris Their character is warlike, and their state of civilization is superior to that of the other branches of the Slavonian family. The Human Race|Louis Figuier
The Chaldæans were said to be a free people, and warlike; for arms they had long shields and spears. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis|Xenophon In Assam also woman holds a far higher place than in other parts of India or in Burmah, even among the rude and warlike people. Oriental Women|Edward Bagby Pollard The warlike spirit of the race was aroused, and it spoke in the cry, "No peace with the regicides!" Collections and Recollections|George William Erskine Russell
British Dictionary definitions for warlike
adjectiveof, relating to, or used in war hostile or belligerent fit or ready for war Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to warlikeaggressive, bellicose, belligerent, bloodthirsty, combative, contentious, contrary, fighting, inimical, martial, militant, military, offensive, pugnacious, quarrelsome, truculent, unfriendly, warring, militaristic, soldierly |