bellicose
/ˈbɛləkoʊs/
bellicose
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- 1.
inclined or eager to fight or wage war; aggressive and hostile.
"The general's bellicose speeches threatened to start a war."
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He had a bellicose attitude towards the debate.
He had a bellicose attitude towards the debate.
The negotiator warned that his bellicose remarks could escalate the situation.
The negotiator warned that his bellicose remarks could escalate the situation.
The general's bellicose speeches often inspired his troops.
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How do you pronounce bellicose?
bellicose is pronounced [/ˈbɛləkoʊs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does bellicose mean?
bellicose means "bellicose". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is bellicose?
bellicose is a Advanced-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with bellicose?
Example: "He had a bellicose attitude towards the debate." — used to mean "bellicose".
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