Synonyms for martial
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Brave — characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly
2. Warlike
Definitions
- adj. 1
Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly.
- adj. 2
Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
Related words
- Word family
- martiality martialness
- Phrases
- martial art
Example sentences
- combative The combative patient was given a tranquilizer.
- warlike Under peaceful conditions, the warlike man attacks himself.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| martial | steady | |
| soldierly | steady | |
| warriorlike | steady | |
| combative | rising | |
| warlike | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- brave1
- 7 letters
- warlike2
- 8 letters
- military4
- 9 letters
- combative3, truculent3, soldierly
- 11 letters
- contentious3, warriorlike
- 12 letters
- antagonistic5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (warlike2 = 2 syllables).