martyrlike

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adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a martyr.

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Meanings

adjectivemartyrlike (comparative more martyrlike, superlative most martyrlike)

comparative more martyrlike · superlative most martyrlike

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a martyr.

    Jesus, very noble and martyrlike from the first, repeatedly holds gestures of benediction or crucifixion, sometimes (a particularly artful trick of Limón’s) at the same time; Judas is forever conflicted by inspiration and jealousy.

    2007 September 10, Alastair Macaulay, “Making a Case for Classics Uncovered or Rediscovered”, in New York Times

Origin

From martyr + -like.

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APA

martyrlike. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/martyrlike

MLA

“martyrlike.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/martyrlike. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “martyrlike,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/martyrlike.

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