BRAWLY Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

brawly

adjective

ˈbrȯ-lē

Definition of brawly

as in aggressive

feeling or displaying eagerness to fight a bar that was once a favorite haunt of brawly servicemen from the nearby military base

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Adjective

In many cars, an aggressive recuperation pitches the passengers and driver forward.

— Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Jason Semore’s defenses, with his aggressive 4-2-5 scheme, typically rack up interceptions.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Abductions at schools are common in Nigeria, where militant groups target them to put pressure on the government and extract ransoms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The agreement, part of a broader ceasefire deal reached last year, calls for Israel to cease its military operations and for Hamas and its allies in Gaza to halt all militant activity.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of militant

Adjective

Stassi Anastassov, former Duracell CEO, has taken the helm at Ferretti Group following a contentious boardroom battle, despite his lack of prior yachting experience.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
At a contentious Senate hearing in July 2021, Paul repeatedly clashed with Fauci and accused him of lying about the government funding research in Wuhan.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contentious

Adjective

The use of force is allowed under certain conditions, according to the personnel board’s order, including when an inmate could be assaultive or hurt themselves — which led Green to dismiss CDCR’s allegation against the officer.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 7 June 2026

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