Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pugnaciously

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pug-na-cious-ly
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In an aggressive or combative manner.

Example Sentences

"Moreover, in using it he waggled his scalp at her in a way that made his crest of hair bristle up pugnaciously, as if proposing combat with her on the spot."

Etymology

From pugnacious + -ly. Attested since the early 19th century.

Inflected Forms

more pugnaciously (comparative) most pugnaciously (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

pugnacious pugnaciousness pugnacity

Questions

What does pugnaciously mean?: In an aggressive or combative manner.
Where does pugnaciously come from?: From pugnacious + -ly. Attested since the early 19th century.

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