Definition

Ready and eager to engage in battle or conflict; aggressive in nature.

Example

The battailous soldiers prepared for the upcoming war with determination.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how battailous that team was during the tournament?

Yeah, they were really aggressive and ready to fight for every point!

I guess they thought being battailous would give them an edge.

It definitely worked for them — they played like champions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'battailous' is derived from the Old French 'batailleux', which means combative or warlike, stemming from 'bataille' (meaning battle). The suffix '-ous' indicates possessing the qualities of. Therefore, 'battailous' describes someone or something that possesses the qualities of being combative or warlike.

Memory Tip

Think of 'battle' in 'bataille' to remember that 'battailous' means having the qualities of being combative or warlike.

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