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hawkishly

hawkishly

1 8.5
In a way that supports strong military action abroad
  • adverb
  • /ˈhɔːkɪʃli/
: de manera belicosa
  • He responded hawkishly to any suggestion of negotiating with the opposition.

Examples

  • Some commentators spoke hawkishly about the need for increased defense spending.

  • The senator spoke hawkishly about military intervention.

  • The senator argued hawkishly for a stronger military response to the crisis.

  • Many analysts argue that he approaches foreign policy hawkishly.

  • The senator spoke hawkishly about the need for increased military spending to deter potential threats.

  • Many analysts predict that the new administration will govern hawkishly, pushing for more assertive foreign policies.

  • In the debate, she presented her arguments hawkishly, insisting that a robust response was necessary to counteract global instability.

How Hawkish

hawkishly
1 8.5
cautiously
56 2.3

Surface Forms

hawkishly positive

Morphology

hawkishly = hawkish (semi-transparent) = hawk + ish + ly

Formed regularly from 'hawk' + '-ish' to make an adjective, then '-ly' to make an adverb; the morphological steps are transparent.

Etymology

Hawkishly comes from hawk, the bird known for sharp sight and fierce hunting; 'hawks' are people who want strong or warlike action, so to act hawkishly is to support aggressive policies instead of seeking peace.