Truculently: meaning, definitions and examples

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truculently

 

[ หˆtruห.kjสŠ.lษ™nt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น truculentamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช truculent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ganas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะพะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ truculentnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡ถๆšดใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท truculentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera truculenta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุนู†ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ truculentnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ truculentne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹ๅฟๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ truculentno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะฝะดั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ddar ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.