pugilistically

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UK/pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/

adverb

In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.

First used 19th c.Scrabble 22
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Meanings

adverbpugilistically (comparative more pugilistically, superlative most pugilistically)

comparative more pugilistically · superlative most pugilistically

  1. In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.First known use 19th c.

    Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways.

    1994, Edward St Aubyn, Bad News, Picador, published 2006, page 191

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fistily

Origin

From pugilistic + -ally.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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