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martial

/ˈmɑɹʃəl/noun, adjective2 syllables

Martial means: (of persons) befitting a warrior.

Synonyms for martial5

adjective, as in (of persons) befitting a warrior

soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, military

adjective, as in suggesting war or military life

warlike, military

adjective, as in of or relating to the armed forces

What does martial mean?4

adjective

1

(of persons) befitting a warrior“spirit, pluck, and fine soldierly qualities”

2

suggesting war or military life

3

of or relating to the armed forces“martial law”

noun

1

Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with martial?2

two syllables

three syllables

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Martial in a sentence

  • His martial arts prowess has already reached a level of sublime perfection.FeuDRenais
  • Martial law has been imposed in the region.ddnktr
  • He's going to face court-martial tomorrow for his actions.letsgolanguages
  • Carlos has been practicing martial arts for five years.Amastan
  • He practices martial arts to build discipline and self-control.Ooneykcall
  • Boris had an extraordinary talent in martial arts.Amastan
  • Boris began to travel to find a better martial arts school.Amastan
  • Boris was practising martial arts by the river.Amastan

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Forms of martial

as a noun

plural
martials