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warriorlike

warriorlike

7.9
Being very brave and ready to fight
  • adjective
  • /ˈwɔːr.jər.laɪk/
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  • The soldier approached the enemy line with a warriorlike determination and bravery.

Examples

  • Those women who avoided the "feminine style" and spoke in an acceptably warriorlike language did not make themselves seem unfeminine as much as they made themselves invisible as women.

    Academic text (1998)
  • So, something definitely un-warriorlike.

  • In her warriorlike stance, she inspired the team to face the challenges ahead.

  • His warriorlike spirit was evident as he led his friends into the competition with unwavering courage.

Synonyms

brave
vswarriorlike
906 1.0

Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear

includes strength and a fighting bearing rather than only courage
martial
vswarriorlike
  • Formal
188 6.5

Relating to war or showing soldier-like courage and discipline

focuses on personal combat qualities such as strength and bravery
heroic
vswarriorlike
154 3.8

Shows great courage when facing danger or difficulty

is about steady fighting qualities rather than rare dramatic bravery
chivalrous
vswarriorlike
15 7.5

Showing polite, protective, and brave behavior like a knight

focuses more on combat strength and bravery rather than polite protection
warlike
vswarriorlike
13 5.5

Ready to fight or attack

emphasizes aggression and attack rather than noble courage
gallant
vswarriorlike
8 5.6

Being brave and lively in a bold, energetic way

is more about physical strength and fighting than polite charm
valorous
vswarriorlike
  • Formal
1 8.8

Being very brave when you face danger

is broader, including strength and fighting spirit beyond sheer courage
soldierly
vswarriorlike
1 6.3

Having strong discipline, bravery, and a calm military manner

is broader, highlighting raw bravery and strength more than formal discipline
soldierlike
vswarriorlike
6.8

Being disciplined, brave, and standing straight

is more general, focusing on bravery and strength rather than formal military bearing
mettlesome
vswarriorlike
8.8

Being brave and full of energy when facing danger

is more about lively spirit and eagerness than steady strength
battleful
vswarriorlike
  • UK
9.9

Ready to fight or argue

focuses on eagerness to fight rather than steady strength or courage

Antonyms

84 3.9

Feeling fear and avoiding dangerous or difficult situations

60 3.5

Shy and afraid to do new or risky things

How Brave

heroic
154 3.8
valiant
  • Formal
35 6.1
brave
906 1.0
warriorlike
7.9
cautious
210 2.9
timid
1 3.5

Surface Forms

warriorlike positive

Morphology

warriorlike = warrior (transparent) = warrior + like

Meaning is directly derived from 'warrior' + the productive suffix '-like' meaning 'similar to' or 'having the qualities of'.

Etymology

The word warriorlike joins warrior, meaning 'fighter' or soldier, and the ending -like, meaning 'similar to'. So it describes someone who has the courage, strength, or fighting spirit of a warrior.