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warlike Meaning & Definition

/ˈwɔɹlaɪk/

What Does Warlike Mean?

As an adjective, warlike means Hostile and belligerent. It is also used to mean Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

Word Facts for Warlike

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈwɔɹlaɪk/
Synonymsmilitary, unpeaceful and unpacific
Antonymsnonwarlike and peaceful
Comparative / superlativemore warlike, most warlike

Warlike Definition (Adjective)

  1. Hostile and belligerent.
  2. Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

Synonyms of Warlike

Warlike synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Warlike

Word Forms & Grammar

warlike (comparative more warlike, superlative most warlike)

Words That Rhyme With Warlike

Origin of Warlike

From war +‎ -like. Compare the older warly.

Questions People Ask About Warlike

What part of speech is warlike?

Warlike is an adjective.

What is another word for warlike?

You can replace warlike with words such as military, unpeaceful and unpacific. See the full list of warlike synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of warlike?

Words opposite in meaning to warlike are nonwarlike and peaceful.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of warlike?

The comparative form is more warlike and the superlative form is most warlike.

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