warlike

Describes a person, nation, or attitude that is inclined or disposed to hostility or conflict.

ruОписывает человека, нацию или отношение, склонные к враждебности или конфликту.esDescribe a una persona, nación o actitud propensa a la hostilidad o al conflicto, o que muestra una disposición a la guerra o a la agresión.frQualifie une personne, une nation ou une attitude encline à l'hostilité ou au conflit, ou qui évoque la guerre.deBeschreibt eine Person, eine Nation oder eine Haltung, die zu Feindseligkeit, Aggression oder Konflikt neigt. Bezieht sich auch auf Dinge, die Krieg, Kampf oder militärische Auseinandersetzung betreffen.ptDescreve uma pessoa, nação ou atitude inclinada à hostilidade ou ao conflito; que demonstra disposição para a guerra ou para lutar.zh形容人或国家好战、倾向使用武力或敌意对抗。也指与战争相关的、具有战斗性质的。arيصف الشخص أو الأمة أو الموقف الذي يميل إلى العدائية أو الصراع أو القتال.

1. Aggressive or belligerent B2 formal

   Having a tendency or readiness to engage in war or conflict; favoring a hard-line or combative approach.

   • The warlike rhetoric of the general alarmed the diplomats.
   • Ancient tribes were often described as warlike by their neighbors.
   • His warlike stance made negotiations difficult.

   ruВоинственныйesBelicoso o agresivofrBelliqueuxdeKriegerischptBeligerantezh好战的arمُحِبّ للحرب

   Synonyms: aggressivebellicosebelligerentcombativehawkishmartialmilitantpugnacious

   Antonyms: conciliatorynonaggressivenonbelligerentpacificpeaceablepeaceful

2. Suggestive of war or military life B2 formal

   Evoking or characteristic of war, military activities, or a martial atmosphere.

   • The museum displayed warlike artifacts from the medieval period.
   • The painting had a warlike theme, with soldiers and battle scenes.
   • The music had a warlike rhythm, reminiscent of marching drums.

   ruВоинственныйesbelicosofrguerrier, martialdeKriegerischptBelicosozh好战的arحَرْبي

   Synonyms: martialmilitarysoldierly

   Antonyms: pacifisticpeaceful

• more warlike comparative form
• most warlike superlative form