单词 | hostile |
释义 | hostile —hostilely, adv. /hos"tl/ or, esp. Brit., /-tuyl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation. 2. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism. 3. characterized by antagonism. 4. not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable. n. 5. a person or thing that is antagonistic or unfriendly. 6. Mil. an enemy soldier, plane, ship, etc. [1585-95; < L hostilis, equiv. to hostis enemy (see HOST2) + -ilis -ILE] Syn. 1. warlike, aggressive. 2. adverse, averse, contrary. HOSTILE, INIMICAL indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. HOSTILE applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. INIMICAL applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation. Ant. 1, 2. friendly. 3. sympathetic. |
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