Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner relating to or characteristic of war, warriors, or the military: Describes an action done with martial qualities such as discipline, aggression, bravery, or military bearing.
   • In a warlike or combative manner: Describes behavior that is aggressive, ready for conflict, or reminiscent of a soldier.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The troops marched martially past the reviewing stand, their movements perfectly synchronized.
  • He responded martially to the threat, immediately adopting a defensive stance.
  • The general spoke martially about defending the nation's borders.

Advanced Usage

• "to carry oneself martially": to have a posture or demeanor that is soldierly, disciplined, and authoritative.
  • Despite being retired, the old captain still carried himself martially.
• Used to modify verbs of action, appearance, or speech to impart a quality of military vigor or readiness.
  • The protest was organized martially, with participants moving in disciplined columns.

Variants and Related Words

• Martial (adjective): Pertaining to war, the military, or combat.
  • The country declared martial law.
• Martialism (noun): A martial spirit or tendency.
• Martialist (noun): An advocate of martial policies or a person with a martial character.

Synonyms

• Warlike: Disposed towards or suggestive of war.
• Soldierly: Having the qualities of a good soldier, such as discipline and bravery.
• Combatively: In a manner ready or eager to fight or argue.
• Militarily: In a military manner.

Antonyms

• Peacefully: In a peaceful manner.
• Pacifistically: In a manner opposing war or violence.
• Unwarlike: Not inclined to or suggestive of war.

Related Phrases

• With martial ardor: With passionate enthusiasm for combat or military endeavor.
  • The young recruits fought with martial ardor.
• In a martial spirit: With an attitude befitting a warrior.
  • They competed in a martial spirit, emphasizing honor and discipline.

Adverb

1. in a martial manner