warlike

• Descreve uma pessoa, nação ou atitude inclinada à hostilidade ou ao conflito; que demonstra disposição para a guerra ou para lutar.

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.

   Beligerante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggressivebellicosebelligerentcombativehawkishmartialmilitantpugnacious

   Antônimosconciliatorynonaggressivenonbelligerentpacificpeaceablepeaceful

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.

   Sinônimosmartialmilitarysoldierly

   Antônimospacifisticpeaceful