Pugilistic
adjective
Related to boxing or fighting with fists.
His pugilistic skills helped him to win the match.
Often appears as...
- pugilistic skills
- pugilistic encounter
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Aggressive or ready for a fight.
His pugilistic attitude put everybody off.
Often appears as...
- pugilistic attitude
- pugilistic stance
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Related to boxing or fighting with fists.
His pugilistic skills helped him to win the match.
Often appears as...
- pugilistic skills
- pugilistic encounter
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Aggressive or ready for a fight.
His pugilistic attitude put everybody off.
Often appears as...
- pugilistic attitude
- pugilistic stance
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Context
Use 'pugilistic' when discussing topics related to sports, especially boxing or martial arts.
The documentary highlighted the pugilistic culture of the inner city.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Pugilistic' can describe a combative situation even if it's not a physical fight, like a debate.
The political debate took on a pugilistic tone as each candidate attacked the other's policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Reference
Sometimes refers to the historical form of bare-knuckle boxing, connecting to traditional fighting styles.
He wrote his thesis on the pugilistic traditions of 19th-century London.
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Context
Use 'pugilistic' when discussing topics related to sports, especially boxing or martial arts.
The documentary highlighted the pugilistic culture of the inner city.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Pugilistic' can describe a combative situation even if it's not a physical fight, like a debate.
The political debate took on a pugilistic tone as each candidate attacked the other's policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Reference
Sometimes refers to the historical form of bare-knuckle boxing, connecting to traditional fighting styles.
He wrote his thesis on the pugilistic traditions of 19th-century London.
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Context
Use 'pugilistic' when discussing topics related to sports, especially boxing or martial arts.
The documentary highlighted the pugilistic culture of the inner city.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Pugilistic' can describe a combative situation even if it's not a physical fight, like a debate.
The political debate took on a pugilistic tone as each candidate attacked the other's policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Reference
Sometimes refers to the historical form of bare-knuckle boxing, connecting to traditional fighting styles.
He wrote his thesis on the pugilistic traditions of 19th-century London.
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And today we've got a gem, an absolute beauty. We've got a pugilistic cephalopod. I bet you can't wait.
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Float Like a Butterfly…...
And today we've got a gem, an absolute beauty. We've got a pugilistic cephalopod. I bet you can't wait.
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Quote examples
Kirsten Powers
American Author
In our pugilistic take-no-prisoners era, preaching grace toward those on the other side of the political fence is decidedly countercultural.
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James B. Stewart
American Journalist
As a global disrupter, Uber is no stranger to conflict, and its instinct has always been pugilistic.
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Kirsten Powers
American Author
In our pugilistic take-no-prisoners era, preaching grace toward those on the other side of the political fence is decidedly countercultural.
Quote examples
James B. Stewart
American Journalist
As a global disrupter, Uber is no stranger to conflict, and its instinct has always been pugilistic.
Example 1 of 2
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