War'like, a.

a. 1. Fit for war; disposed for war; as, a warlike state. “Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men.” Shak. 2. Belonging, or relating, to war; military; martial. The great archangel from his warlike toil Surceased. Milton. Syn.—Martial; hostile; soldierly; soldier-like. See MARTIAL.