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Definition of belligerently

belligerently

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt.li/
bel · lig · er · ent · ly
Adjective:belligerent
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• adverb

1

In a hostile, aggressive, or combative manner; with an eagerness to argue or fight.

Example

"The customer responded belligerently when the store manager politely asked to see a receipt."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective belligerent plus the adverbial suffix -ly; belligerent derives from Latin belligerantem, the present participle of belligerare ('to wage war'), from bellum ('war') and gerere ('to wage or carry on').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belligerently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belligerently
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