warlike
gb/wˈɔɹlˌaɪk/ us/wˈɔɹlˌaɪk/
B2
Inglés
~ 26300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
eager or inclined to go to war
Wanting or ready to fight or go to war; very aggressive and not peaceful.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]/[a group] is warlike; warlike [attitude/stance/policy]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "warlike" when they only mean "angry" or "upset." "Warlike" is stronger and suggests a real willingness to start or support war or serious violence, not just a bad mood. Another confusion is with "military": "warlike" describes an attitude toward conflict, while "military" describes armies, soldiers, or defense in a more neutral way.
Sinónimos
belligerent (Suggests a hostile, combative attitude, often in both speech and behavior; slightly more formal.)
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aggressive (Broader word for being ready to attack or push others; not limited to war or politics.)
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militant (Implies active, sometimes extreme, support for a cause, often with a readiness to use force.)
Antónimos
peaceful (Describes people or groups that avoid conflict and do not want war.)
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pacifist (Refers to people who strongly oppose war and violence on principle.)
Colocaciones
warlike rhetoric
|warlike attitude
|warlike stance
|warlike nation
|warlike leader
|warlike policies
Temas
conflict
|politics
|emotions
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The president’s warlike speech worried neighboring countries.
- Online discussions have become so warlike that many users stay away.
- Their neighbor is friendly in person but very warlike in his social media posts.
- The party’s increasingly warlike stance has divided its supporters.
- She criticized the government’s warlike tone in international negotiations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The leader used very warlike language in his speech.
- Some people in the country are warlike and want to attack.
- His warlike attitude makes it hard to talk about peace.
- Voters were tired of the party’s warlike message.
- Their new president is less warlike than the last one.
adjective
C1
property
2
relating to war or the military
About war or the military, or made for fighting in a war.
Patrón de uso:
warlike [preparations/scene/state/equipment]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "warlike" instead of "military" for neutral descriptions, for example saying "warlike base" instead of "military base." "Warlike" often suggests that war is near or that the situation is prepared for conflict, not just that it belongs to the army. Use "warlike" when you want to suggest an active connection to war or fighting, not just a general link to the armed forces.
Sinónimos
martial (Formal; commonly used in set phrases like "martial law" or "martial arts," relating to war or fighting.)
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military (Neutral, everyday term for things connected to an army or defense forces; less emotional than "warlike.")
Antónimos
civilian (Describes things or people not part of the armed forces and not connected to war.)
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peaceful (Describes scenes or activities with no sign of war or fighting.)
Colocaciones
warlike preparations
|warlike state
|warlike footing
|warlike operations
|warlike equipment
|warlike scene
Temas
conflict
|military
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The country moved to a warlike footing, calling up reserves and stockpiling fuel.
- Jets roared overhead and soldiers filled the streets, creating a distinctly warlike atmosphere.
- The documentary showed the warlike preparations made by both sides before the conflict began.
- During the parade, tanks and missiles gave the capital a warlike look.
- The general warned that such exercises could be mistaken for warlike operations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The city had a warlike feeling, with tanks on the road.
- They made warlike plans and moved soldiers to the border.
- The film shows a warlike world with no safety.
- The country is not at war, but it is in a warlike state.
- The music and drums gave the show a warlike sound.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
warlike
AFI
GB/wˈɔɹlˌaɪk/
US/wˈɔɹlˌaɪk/
Sílabas y acento
war - like (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (war)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: warlike
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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