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martial

/mɑːˈʃəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does martial mean?

adjective

Pertaining to war or the military; skilled in combat or martial arts. Relating to or characteristic of war or the military.

Example

"The martial tone of the general's voice commanded respect from his troops."

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Words that share this root

Latin 'martialis', from 'Mars', the Roman god of war; French 'martial', from Old French 'martial'; Italian 'militare', from Latin 'militaris'.

What's another word for martial?

militarywarlikebelligerentcombativeaggressivefierce

What's the opposite of martial?

peacefulnonviolentgentle

Rhymes with martial

artfulcartelcartelhurtful