What is "belligerent" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "belligerent": someone who fights (or is fighting)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/

Pronunciation in UK: /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/

Hyphenation: bel‧li‧ge‧rent

Meaning of "belligerent": characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/

Pronunciation in UK: /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/

Hyphenation: bel‧li‧ge‧rent

Meaning of "belligerent": engaged in war

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/

Pronunciation in UK: /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/

Hyphenation: bel‧li‧ge‧rent

Synonyms:

combative, contentious, hostile, quarrelsome, ornery, bellicose, antagonistic, aggressive, militant, flip, fighting, mean, ardent, cantankerous, fierce, hot, hot-tempered, pugnacious, truculent, warlike, scrappy, at loggerheads, battling, have a bone to pick, have chip on shoulder, have it in for, on the outs,

Antonyms:

peaceful, friendly, kind, agreeable, calm, peaceloving, cooperative, helping, nice,