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BATTLEFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does battleful mean?
• BATTLEFUL (adjective)
The adjective BATTLEFUL has 1 sense:
1. having or showing a ready disposition to fight
Familiarity information: BATTLEFUL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing a ready disposition to fight
Synonyms:
battleful; bellicose; combative
Context example:
a contentious nature
Similar:
aggressive (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)
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