warlike

[ wawr-lahyk ]
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adjective
  1. fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes.

  2. threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone.

  1. of or relating to war: a warlike expedition.

Origin of warlike

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at war1, -like

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  • un·war·like, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for warlike

warlike

/ (ˈwɔːˌlaɪk) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or used in war

  2. hostile or belligerent

  1. fit or ready for war

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