Duelist

Pronunciation: /ˈduːəlɪst/

Definitions of duelist

noun a person who engages in a duel, especially a formal one

Example Sentences

A1 The duelist practiced his sword-fighting skills every day.

A2 The duelist won the tournament after defeating all his opponents.

B1 The duelist was known for his quick reflexes and precise strikes in battle.

B2 The duelist's reputation as a skilled warrior spread far and wide.

C1 The duelist was considered a master of the art of combat, with years of experience under his belt.

C2 The duelist's techniques were unmatched, making him a formidable opponent in any duel.

Examples of duelist in a Sentence

formal The duelist displayed exceptional skill with a rapier during the fencing competition.

informal I heard that the duelist is undefeated in all the local sword fighting tournaments.

slang That duelist is one bad dude with a blade, nobody can touch him!

figurative In the world of business, he was known as a duelist, always ready to negotiate and come out on top.

Grammatical Forms of duelist

• past tense: dueled
• plural: duelists
• comparative: more duelist
• superlative: most duelist
• present tense: duels
• future tense: will duel
• perfect tense: have dueled
• continuous tense: is dueling
• singular: duelist
• positive degree: duelist
• infinitive: to duel
• gerund: dueling
• participle: dueling

Origin and Evolution of duelist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'duelist' originates from the French word 'duelliste' which is derived from the Latin word 'duellum' meaning 'war'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who engaged in formal duels to settle disputes, the term 'duelist' has evolved to refer to anyone who engages in a one-on-one combat or competition, especially in a non-lethal context such as sports or games.