Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belligerently
adverb
buh-lij-er-uhnt-lee
Definition
In a hostile or aggressive manner; engaging in a warlike attitude or behavior.
Examples
- He argued belligerently, unwilling to hear the other side of the story.
- The dog barked belligerently at the stranger, as if ready to attack.
- She approached the negotiation belligerently, which only escalated tensions.
Meaning
Belligerently describes an aggressive or confrontational manner, often used to characterize someone who is pugnacious or eager to argue.
Synonyms
- aggressively
- hostilely
- confrontationally
- pugnaciously
- war-like
