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warlikehaving a hostile attitude; eager to fight or go to war

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a hostile attitude; eager to fight or go to war

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔrlaɪk/

Korean meaning: 호전적인, 전투적인

Korean pronunciation: 워-라이크 (강세: 워)

Example Sentences

  • My little brother becomes warlike whenever someone touches his toys.
  • The warlike sounds from the kitchen meant mom was really angry about the mess.
  • The ancient Spartans were known for their warlike culture.

warlike

ADJECTIVE

//ˈwɔrlaɪk//

having a hostile attitude; eager to fight or go to war

warlike concept
💡 Concept

Aggressive warrior ready to fight

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warlike rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though they look alike, one dislikes being warlike!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɔrlaɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɔːlaɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootwar
Suffix--like

Origin

고대 영어 'war(전쟁)'과 'like(~와 같은)'가 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 말 그대로 '전쟁과 같은' 성향을 나타내는 형용사입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

alikedislikeunlike
alike
dislike
unlike

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My little brother becomes warlike whenever someone touches his toys.

😄 Fun example

The warlike sounds from the kitchen meant mom was really angry about the mess.

The ancient Spartans were known for their warlike culture.

His warlike response to criticism surprised everyone in the meeting.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

aggressivehostilebellicosecombativemilitant

Antonyms

peacefulpacifistgentle

Related

warriorwarfareconflictbattlemartial