Word of the Day 7.24.9
bellicose
bel·li·cose (b
l
-k
s
)
adj.
Warlike or hostile in manner or temperament. See Synonyms at belligerent.
[Middle English, from Latin bellicsus, from bellicus, of war, from bellum, war.]
belli·cosely adv.
belli·cosi·ty (-k
s-t
), belli·coseness n.
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bellicose – having or showing a ready disposition to fight; “bellicose young officers”; “a combative impulse”; “a contentious nature”aggressive – having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; “an aggressive businessman”; “an aggressive basketball player”; “he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions”; “aggressive drivers” |
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