Truculently: meaning, definitions and examples
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truculently
[ หtruห.kjส.lษnt.li ]
aggressive tone
Truculently describes an action done in a fierce or savage manner. It often implies a readiness to engage in conflict or a display of hostility. This term can reflect an individual's aggressive demeanor, suggesting a volatile nature. It is commonly used in contexts where someone expresses their anger or challenge towards others.
Synonyms
aggressively, belligerently, fiercely, savagely.
Examples of usage
- He truculently confronted his opponent during the debate.
- The dog barked truculently at strangers passing by.
- She responded truculently to any criticism.
- The soldiers approached truculently, ready for a fight.
Translations
Translations of the word "truculently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น truculentamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช truculent
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan ganas
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพัััะพะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ truculentnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅถๆดใซ
๐ซ๐ท truculentement
๐ช๐ธ de manera truculenta
๐น๐ท sert bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุนููู
๐จ๐ฟ truculentnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ truculentne
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎๅฟๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ truculentno
๐ฎ๐ธ grimmilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะฝะดั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แฃแแฃแแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษddar ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera truculenta
Etymology
The word 'truculent' originates from the Latin 'truculentus', which means 'savage' or 'fierce'. This Latin term is derived from the verb 'truculare', meaning 'to be rough or fierce'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The word has maintained its original meaning throughout history, generally describing an aggressive posture or attitude. The evolution of 'truculent' has also included the notion of being combative or warlike, making it a fitting descriptor for individuals who engage in confrontational behavior. Its usage in literature and conversation has emphasized the negative connotations associated with aggression, positioning 'truculently' as a term linked closely to hostility and belligerence.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,028, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39025 laxer
- 39026 misgoverned
- 39027 kooky
- 39028 truculently
- 39029 equivocated
- 39030 rugger
- 39031 transfusing
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