pugnaciously

English

Etymology

From pugnacious +‎ -ly. Attested since the early 19th century.

Adverb

pugnaciously (comparative more pugnaciously, superlative most pugnaciously)

  1. In an aggressive or combative manner.
    • 1950, Norman Lindsay, Dust or Polish?, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 62:
      Moreover, in using it he waggled his scalp at her in a way that made his crest of hair bristle up pugnaciously, as if proposing combat with her on the spot.
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