warlike — having 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
💡 Concept
Aggressive warrior ready to fight
🎵 Rhyme
Though they look alike, one dislikes being warlike!
🎤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.
🎵Rhyme
alikedislikeunlike
alike
dislike
unlike
🔗Collocations
warlike behavior
warlike nation
warlike attitude
warlike tribe
warlike preparations
warlike spirit
📝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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
aggressivehostilebellicosecombativemilitant
Antonyms
peacefulpacifistgentle
Related
warriorwarfareconflictbattlemartial
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