Pugilist

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪst/

Definitions of pugilist

noun a boxer, especially a professional one

Example Sentences

A1 The pugilist trained hard for the boxing match.

A2 The young pugilist showed great potential in the ring.

B1 The pugilist's coach helped improve their footwork and technique.

B2 The experienced pugilist knew how to anticipate their opponent's moves.

C1 The pugilist's dedication to the sport earned them a championship title.

C2 The renowned pugilist was known for their powerful punches and strategic fighting style.

Examples of pugilist in a Sentence

formal The pugilist trained rigorously for the upcoming boxing match.

informal The pugilist is getting ready to throw down in the ring.

slang That pugilist is a beast when it comes to fighting.

figurative She was a pugilist in the courtroom, fighting for justice with every case.

Grammatical Forms of pugilist

• past tense: pugilist
• plural: pugilists
• comparative: more pugilistic
• superlative: most pugilistic
• present tense: pugilists
• future tense: will pugilist
• perfect tense: have pugilisted
• continuous tense: is pugilisting
• singular: pugilist
• positive degree: pugilist
• infinitive: to pugilist
• gerund: pugilisting
• participle: pugilisted

Origin and Evolution of pugilist

First Known Use: 1815 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pugilist' originates from the Latin word 'pugil', which means 'fighter' or 'boxer'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a professional boxer, the term 'pugilist' has evolved to encompass any skilled fighter or combatant.