martial

martial

adjective

Definition of MARTIAL

1

of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior <the marching band played “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and several other martial airs>

Synonyms military, soldierly

Related Words aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, guerrilla, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike; belligerent, militant, militarist, militaristic, warring; antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hot-tempered; mercenary

Near Antonyms civil, civilian, nonmilitary; conciliatory, nonviolent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful; affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, complaisant, cordial, easygoing, friendly, genial, good-natured, gracious, ingratiating, obliging

Antonyms unsoldierly

2

of or relating to the armed services <one of the basic tenets of martial law>

Synonyms martial, service

Related Words naval; GI, gladiatorial, mercenary, soldierly; militant, militarist, militaristic, warlike; enlisted, regular; paramilitary

Near Antonyms civil, civilian

Antonyms nonmilitary