word
Warlike
WAW-rlyk
/ˈwɔːˌrlaɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
warlike
Dictionary meaning
Suggesting war or military life.
Examples
- The tents were warlike in their colour and meagreness.
- The new president is warlike – I'm concerned my country will enter into unnecessary wars.
Synonyms: martial
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