battleful

adjective

Meaning

Full of the desire for conflict or characterized by a readiness to engage in combat.

Examples

The general addressed his troops with a battleful tone that stirred their courage.
She maintained a battleful stance throughout the long political debate.

Synonyms: ready, eager, aggressive, belligerent

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battleful

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈbæt.əl.fʊl

Definition

Full of the desire for conflict or characterized by a readiness to engage in combat.

Examples

The general addressed his troops with a battleful tone that stirred their courage.
She maintained a battleful stance throughout the long political debate.
His battleful nature often led him into unnecessary arguments with his colleagues.

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