warlike

• Describe 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.

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

1. Aggressive or belligerentB2formal

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

   Belicoso o agresivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaggressivebellicosebelligerentcombativehawkishmartialmilitantpugnacious

   Antónimosconciliatorynonaggressivenonbelligerentpacificpeaceablepeaceful

2. Suggestive of war or military lifeB2formal

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

   belicoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmartialmilitarysoldierly

   Antónimospacifisticpeaceful