pugilistically

English

Etymology

From pugilistic +‎ -ally.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/

Adverb

pugilistically (comparative more pugilistically, superlative most pugilistically)

1. In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively. [from 19th c.]
   • 1994, Edward St Aubyn, Bad News, Picador, published 2006, page 191:

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

Related terms

• pugilistic