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pugilistic

UK
/ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌpjuːdʒəˈlɪstɪk/

Translations

pugilisticadjective
more pugilistic
Comp.
most pugilistic
Super.
UK
/ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌpjuːdʒəˈlɪstɪk/
pugilistiqueRelatif à la boxe.
His pugilistic skills were evident in the way he moved around the ring.
Ses compétences pugilistiques étaient évidentes dans sa façon de se déplacer sur le ring.
combatifSe dit d’une attitude agressive ou portée au conflit.
The politician's pugilistic approach to debates often left his opponents on the defensive.
L'approche combative du politicien dans les débats laissait souvent ses adversaires sur la défensive.
Additional translations
belliqueuxPlus littéraire ou soutenu; souligne le tempérament querelleur.
Synonyms
warlike
martial
combative
belligerent
fistic

Definitions

pugilisticadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a boxer or boxing.
His pugilistic skills were evident in the way he moved around the ring.
Having a combative or aggressive nature.
The politician's pugilistic approach to debates often left his opponents on the defensive.
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