bellicose — demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbel.ɪ.koʊs/
Example Sentences
- The bellicose customer started yelling at the cashier because his coffee was too cold.
- My cat becomes bellicose whenever another cat enters our yard.
- The politician's bellicose speech escalated tensions between the two countries.
bellicose
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbel.ɪ.koʊs/]
demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike
The bellicose general roars for war while his weary advisors beg for peace.
The bellicose general grows verbose, while soldiers turn comatose
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'bellicosus', derived from 'bellum' meaning 'war'. The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
bellum (war) + -osus/-ose (full of, prone to) = bellicose (full of war, prone to fighting)
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📝Examples
“The bellicose customer started yelling at the cashier because his coffee was too cold.”
“My cat becomes bellicose whenever another cat enters our yard.”
“The politician's bellicose speech escalated tensions between the two countries.”
“His bellicose nature made him unsuitable for diplomatic work.”
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