Definition of WARLIKE

warlike

Adjective Satellite

  • disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
    • "warlike policies"
  • suggesting war or military life

Adj

  • Hostile and belligerent.
  • Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

Adjective

  • Disposed to engage in war; hostile or aggressive.

Examples

  • His warlike Scrabble strategy often involved blocking opponents and high-scoring attacks.

Origin / Etymology

From war + -like. Compare the older warly.

Synonyms

hawkish, martial, militant

Antonyms

nonwarlike, peaceful

Scrabble Score: 14

warlike: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
warlike: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
warlike: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

warlike: valid Words With Friends Word