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

And this sort of confrontation has become more common in recent years as Beijing has taken a more aggressive stance.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

That militant arm of the Democratic Party kept Black voters from going to the polls, sometimes by violence, The Observer reported.

— Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
So far, the Houthis have been unable or unwilling to enforce the blockade that the militant group announced Tuesday.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of militant

Adjective

The instinct most change-makers follow is to spend their energy converting the hostile 10%.

— Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The three companies intend to develop integrated solutions capable of detecting, tracking and defeating hostile drones operating in maritime environments, where protecting ships and offshore assets presents unique operational challenges.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of hostile

Adjective

In the meantime, the deadly encounter has reignited a contentious debate about body cameras, one that has long vexed local officials and pitted some of the city’s progressive groups against each other.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Now its rise is intensifying an already contentious race between the US and China to dominate cutting-edge AI.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of contentious

Adjective

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
Unlawful activity including blocking roads, intentionally creating hazards and assaultive behavior will not be tolerated.

— Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of assaultive

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