Pugnaciously

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In a pugnacious manner.
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  • adverb. In an aggressive or combative manner.
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  • adverb. in a pugnacious manner
  • Word Usage
    "They remain true to character, with Nixon sentimentally reminiscing about flipping burgers in the Pacific and Mao pugnaciously recalling riding eastward to conquer Beijing."