Belligerently: meaning, definitions and examples
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belligerently
[ bɪ'lɪdʒərəntli ]
used in a sentence
In a hostile or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
aggressively, combatively, hostilely
Examples of usage
- He spoke belligerently, refusing to back down.
- She stared belligerently at her opponent.
- The dog growled belligerently at the stranger.
Translations
Translations of the word "belligerently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beligerantemente
🇮🇳 लड़ाकू ढंग से
🇩🇪 kriegerisch
🇮🇩 dengan berperangai kasar
🇺🇦 войовничо
🇵🇱 wojowniczo
🇯🇵 好戦的に
🇫🇷 belligéramment
🇪🇸 beligerantemente
🇹🇷 savaşçı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 호전적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل عدائي
🇨🇿 bojovně
🇸🇰 bojovne
🇨🇳 好战地
🇸🇮 bojevito
🇮🇸 herskálega
🇰🇿 соғысқұмарлықпен
🇬🇪 ომისუნარიანად
🇦🇿 döyüşkəncəsinə
🇲🇽 beligerantemente
Etymology
The adverb 'belligerently' is derived from the adjective 'belligerent,' which comes from the Latin word 'bellum' meaning 'war' and 'gerere' meaning 'to wage.' The term originally referred to nations engaged in war, but over time, it also came to describe individuals displaying a hostile or aggressive attitude.
See also: belligerence.