martial

The word “martial” has 2 syllables: mar-tial

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑr.ʃəl/

What is synonym and antonym for martial?

In the thesaurus, “martial” has 29 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for martial along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for martial

GI
aggressive
antagonistic
argumentative
bellicose
belligerent
combative
contentious
enlisted
fierce
gladiatorial
guerrilla
hot-tempered
mercenary
militant
militarist
militaristic
military
naval
paramilitary
pugnacious
quarrelsome
regular
scrappy
service
soldierly
truculent
warlike
warring

Antonyms for martial

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

Meanings of martial

noun
1. A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
2. An inhabitant of the planet Mars.
3. A soldier, a warrior.
4. A celestial object under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
adjective
1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
2. Connected with or relating to armed forces or the profession of arms or military life.
3. Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly.
4. Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
5. Of or relating to the planet Mars; Martian.
6. Containing, or relating to, iron (which was symbolically associated with the planet Mars by alchemists); chalybeate, ferric, ferrous.

Example Sentences

The country declared martial law during the political crisis.
His interests include ancient weapons and martial traditions.
The general's martial bearing commanded immediate respect.
She earned a black belt in several martial arts disciplines.
The ceremony had a distinctly martial atmosphere with soldiers in uniform.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to martial, such as: GI, affable, aggressive, amiable, amicable, antagonistic, argumentative.

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