martial | Definition of martial

Synonyms and Antonyms of martial

1 of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior

the marching band played "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and several other martial airs

Synonyms of martial

military, soldierly

Words Related to martial

aggressive, bellicose, combative, contentious, guerrilla, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike

belligerent, militant, militarist, militaristic, warring

antagonistic, argumentative, fierce, gladiatorial, hot-tempered

Near Antonyms of martial

civil, civilian, nonmilitary

conciliatory, nonviolent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful

affable, amiable, amicable, benevolent, complaisant, cordial, easygoing, friendly, genial, good-natured, gracious, ingratiating, obliging

Antonyms of martial

2 of or relating to the armed services

one of the basic tenets of martial law

Synonyms of martial

military, service

Words Related to martial

GI, gladiatorial, mercenary, soldierly

militant, militarist, militaristic, warlike

enlisted, regular

Near Antonyms of martial

civil, civilian

Antonyms of martial