truculently
- adverb
- /ˈtrʌkjələntli/
- Formal
:
truculentamente
- "I might be," he rumbled truculently from out of some giant cave.
Examples
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The soldier spoke truculently, ready to defend his position at any cost.
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Whether they are "rising peacefully" (a self-confident China), truculently (an imperially nostalgic Russia), or boastfully (an assertive India, despite its internal multiethnic and religious vulnerabilities),
Academic text (2009) -
"Where would we fare?" demanded the woman, half-truculently.
Fiction book (1993) -
He came in truculently, declined to shake hands, put his fists on his pelvic bones, or as close to them as they would go.
Fiction book (2001) -
This meant, as he confesses, sometimes slyly, sometimes truculently, that he might take the wrong turn, lose his way, ask directions, yet like his mother in Rome, extricate himself from the strangeness of every vista and find a landmark by which to steer.
Academic text (2007) -
To come out with a lame, schmucky opener like that when in fact the boy was already standing there four-square in the doorway, his head cocked in brittle challenge, his slight body truculently planted.
Fiction book (1997) -
He confronted his opponent truculently, refusing to back down even for a moment.
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She shrugged truculently, clearly unafraid of the consequences of her actions.
Synonyms
126
4.9
In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
16
5.4
In a bold way that shows you refuse to obey
8
8.4
Very bold and rude in a way that forces people to notice
4
4.0
In a way that tries to attack or gain advantage over others
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
3
7.7
In a loud, harsh way that sounds unpleasant
2
7.6
In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
To refuse to obey people in charge in a stubborn way
In a way that shows someone wants to fight or argue
In a way that shows you are ready to argue or fight
Being forceful and pushy, ignoring other people's views
Speaking or acting in a harsh, biting way
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a grumpy way that argues with others or refuses to cooperate
Antonyms
How Aggressive
12
5.6
2
7.6
- Formal
126
4.9
16
3.9
110
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word truculently comes from the Latin word trux, which meant 'fierce' or 'savage', and the ending -ly turns it into an adverb. So, to act truculently is to behave in a fierce, hostile way.