bellicose
adjective | /bellicose/
Advanced WordsHARD
having or showing a tendency to argue or fight
bellicose
adjective | /bellicose/
Advanced WordsHARDhaving or showing a tendency to argue or fight
Learning Progress
Synonyms
aggressiveagonisticargumentativeassaultivebelligerentbrawlychippycombativeconfrontationalcontentiousdiscordantdisputatiousfeistygladiatorialmilitant
Antonyms
nonaggressivenonbelligerentpacificpeaceablepeacefulunbelligerentuncombativeuncontentious
Examples
"His bellicose behavior at the party ensured that he would not be invited again."
"The result of being bellicose is that all your previous efforts become wasted."
Mnemonic Trick
Bellicose = Bell + Close → When the bell closes (like a boxing bell), the fighters get aggressive.
Etymology
From Latin bellicosus “warlike,” from bellum (war).
Describes an aggressive or combative disposition.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/9/2025
Continue Learning
Community Stats
Active Learners51
Words Being Learned146
Words Mastered434
Track Your Progress
Sign up to save your favorite words and track your learning progress across all vocabulary types.