Bellicose

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

Definitions of bellicose

adjective demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

Example Sentences

A1 The bellicose dog barked loudly at the mailman.

A2 The bellicose argument between the siblings quickly escalated into a physical fight.

B1 The bellicose behavior of the opposing team's fans led to a heated confrontation.

B2 The bellicose political debate left both candidates feeling frustrated and angry.

C1 The bellicose rhetoric used by the dictator only served to escalate tensions in the region.

C2 The bellicose actions of the rebel group threatened to plunge the country into full-scale war.

Examples of bellicose in a Sentence

formal The bellicose nation declared war on its neighboring country.

informal He's always so bellicose whenever someone disagrees with him.

slang Don't mess with him, he's a real bellicose dude.

figurative The storm clouds gathered overhead, looking bellicose and ready to unleash their fury.

Grammatical Forms of bellicose

• past tense: bellicosified
• plural: bellicose
• comparative: more bellicose
• superlative: most bellicose
• present tense: is bellicose
• future tense: will be bellicose
• perfect tense: has been bellicose
• continuous tense: is being bellicose
• singular: bellicose
• positive degree: bellicose
• infinitive: to be bellicose
• gerund: being bellicose
• participle: bellicosing

Origin and Evolution of bellicose

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bellicose' originated from the Latin word 'bellicosus', which is derived from 'bellum' meaning war.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'bellicose' was primarily associated with being warlike or aggressive. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe someone who is inclined to start arguments or fights.