pugilistically en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/ (UK)
Etymology
From pugilistic + -ally.
Meanings
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In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.
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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pugilistically | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pugilistically | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |