English adjective: martial | |||
| 1. | martial (of persons) befitting a warrior | ||
| Samples | A military bearing. | ||
| Synonyms | soldierlike, soldierly, warriorlike | ||
| Similar | military | ||
| Antonyms | nonmilitary, unmilitary | ||
| 2. | martial suggesting war or military life | ||
| Synonyms | warlike | ||
| Similar | military | ||
| Antonyms | nonmilitary, unmilitary | ||
| 3. | martial of or relating to the armed forces | ||
| Samples | Martial law. | ||
| Similar | military | ||
| Antonyms | civilian | ||
English noun: Martial | |||
| 1. | Martial (person) Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC) | ||
| Instance hypernym | poet | ||