Pugilistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pugilistic is an adjective meaning In the manner of a pugilist.
Meaning
In the manner of a pugilist.
More Meanings
- Fighting with the fists.
Example Sentences
It was no time for pugilistic chivalry, and my brother laid him quiet with a kick, and gripped the collar of the man who pulled at the slender lady's arm.
Mr. Christie, who as a presidential candidate has frequently suppressed his most pugilistic instincts, cast off any restraint and did what he does best: slice and slash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fisty, puglike, pugnatious, puggish, boxerly, puggy.
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