Vocabulary Spotlight
Bellicose
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: लड़ाकू स्वभाव का (Ladaku swabhav ka) – Showing a willingness to fight or engage in conflict.
Pronunciation
[bel-i-kohs]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Combative – लड़ाकू (ladaku)
Related Words
Confrontational – संघर्षात्मक (sangharshatmak)
Word Origin
“Bellicose” Latin word “bellum” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “war”. Iska arth hai ek aise vyakti ya desh ka jo ladne ka swabhav rakhta hai.
– “Bellicose” originates from the Latin word “bellum,” meaning “war,” indicating a combative or aggressive nature.
Word Family
Noun: Bellicosity – लड़ाकू स्वभाव (ladaku swabhav)
Adjective: Bellicose – लड़ाई पसंद करने वाला (ladayi pasand karne wala)
Usage Examples
1. Uska bellicose attitude uske doston mein tension create karta hai.
– His bellicose attitude creates tension among his friends.
2. Political leaders ke bellicose statements se public mein anger bada hai.
– The public’s anger increased due to political leaders’ bellicose statements.
Cultural Note
India mein bellicose ya aggressive behavior negative maana jata hai, aur zyada tar vyakti shanti aur diplomacy ko promote karte hain.
In Context
“Bellicose” ka use aise vyakti ya group ke liye hota hai jo aggressive ho aur fight karne ka tendency rakhta ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bellicose” ka kya matlab hai?
“Bellicose” shabd ka origin kya hai?