bellicose
/ˈbɛɫəˌkoʊs/
demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
bellicose in a sentence
“The bellicose rhetoric raised fears of conflict.”
Origin of bellicose
Latin bellicosus from bellicus (warlike), from bellum (war)
Related Words
pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
contentious
causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument
diplomatic
skilled in dealing with sensitive matters tactfully
magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival
benevolent
well-meaning and kindly; charitable
malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others