Pugilistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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pugilistic
[ ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk ]
related to fighting
Pugilistic refers to anything related to boxing or fighting. It describes tactics, characteristics, or actions typical of a boxer. The term often conveys a sense of aggression or combativeness.
Synonyms
boxing, combative, fighting, martial.
Examples of usage
- He trained in pugilistic arts to compete in the ring.
- The film showcased pugilistic displays that thrilled the audience.
- Her pugilistic approach in negotiations often led to decisive victories.
- The pugilistic nature of the sport attracts many young athletes.
Translations
Translations of the word "pugilistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pugilístico
- boxeador
- relacionado ao boxe
🇮🇳 बॉक्सिंग से संबंधित
- मुक्केबाज़ी
- मुक्केबाज़
🇩🇪 boxerisch
- boxend
- kampfkunstlich
🇮🇩 pugilistik
- petinju
- terkait tinju
🇺🇦 постановочний
- боксерський
- пов'язаний з боксом
🇵🇱 bokserski
- związany z boksem
- pięściarski
🇯🇵 ボクシングに関する
- 拳闘の
- ボクサーの
🇫🇷 pugilistique
- boxeur
- lié à la boxe
🇪🇸 pugilístico
- boxístico
- relacionado con el boxeo
🇹🇷 boksa ilişkin
- boksör
- dövüş sanatlarıyla ilgili
🇰🇷 권투의
- 복싱과 관련된
- 복서
🇸🇦 ملاكمة
- ملاكم
- متعلق بالملاكمة
🇨🇿 pugilistický
- boxer
- související s boxem
🇸🇰 pugilistický
- boxer
- súvisiaci s boxom
🇨🇳 拳击的
- 拳手
- 与拳击相关
🇸🇮 boksarski
- povezan z boksom
- boksar
🇮🇸 boksaraleg
- tengja við boks
- boxari
🇰🇿 боксқа қатысты
- боксшы
- бокстық
🇬🇪 ბოკსთან დაკავშირებული
- მოკრივე
- პუგილისტური
🇦🇿 boksla bağlı
- boksçu
- pugilistik
🇲🇽 pugilístico
- boxeador
- relacionado con el boxeo
Etymology
The word 'pugilistic' originated from the Latin word 'pugil', meaning 'boxer' or 'fighter'. It evolved in the 19th century as boxing became a more popular and organized sport. The prefix 'pugi-' is often associated with fighting, and the suffix '-istic' indicates a relation or characteristic. Thus, pugilistic emerged to describe the nature, style, or practice of boxing and fighting techniques. Over time, the term has found its place not only in sports literature but also in cultural discussions about combative behavior and its portrayal in media.