Synonyms of belligerently

belligerently

adverb

as in angrily

Related Words

• angrily
• coldly
• coolly
• grudgingly
• hostilely
• provocatively
• rudely
• begrudgingly
• frigidly
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• obnoxiously
• disdainfully
• ungenerously
• parsimoniously
• stingily

Dissimilar Words

• generously
• well
• liberally
• amply
• lavishly
• unstintingly
• handsomely
• bountifully
• bounteously
• sweetly
• munificently
• reasonably
• courteously
• thoughtfully
• kindly
• considerately
• hospitably
• cheerfully
• nicely
• amiably
• affably
• cheerily
• genially
• congenially
• cordially
• openhandedly
• graciously
• freehandedly
• good-naturedly
• freeheartedly
• friendlily
• good-heartedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belligerently

The surviving communist regime in North Korea has belligerently threatened unspecified action due to joint military exercises involving South Korea and the United States. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

In addition, Field appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, was yelling, acting belligerently and was disturbing residents, including a mother with young children. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 12 June 2026

An arrest affidavit obtained by news station WSMV revealed that Kyle Chrisley allegedly acted belligerently, jumped out of a vehicle, made suicidal and homicidal threats, and punched several officers who attempted to detain him during the incident. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026