pugilist

/'pju:dʤilist/

Thân thiện

A pugilist trains by punching a heavy bag in the gym.

Definition

Noun: 1. A professional boxer; someone who fights with their fists as a sport: A pugilist is a person who participates in the sport of boxing, engaging in regulated matches against an opponent.

Usage

The word "pugilist" is a formal or historical term for a boxer. It is often used in writing, journalism, or historical contexts to describe a fighter, emphasizing the skill, tradition, or art of boxing rather than just the physical contest.

Examples

• The legendary pugilist trained for months before the championship fight.
• In the early 20th century, pugilists fought under different rules than modern boxers.
• He was more than a brawler; he was a skilled pugilist with excellent footwork.

Advanced Usage

• "Pugilistic" (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of boxing or pugilists.
  • He adopted a pugilistic stance, ready to defend himself.
• Used metaphorically to describe someone who is aggressively argumentative or combative in a non-physical context.
  • The debater was a verbal pugilist, never backing down from a dispute.

Variants and Related Words

• Pugilism (Noun): The sport or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.
  • The history of pugilism dates back centuries.

Synonyms

• Boxer
• Fighter
• Prizefighter
• The Fancy (archaic, collective term for boxing enthusiasts and boxers)

Idioms and Phrases

• To have a pugilist's heart: To possess great courage, resilience, and a fighting spirit, whether in sports or in facing life's challenges.
  • Despite the setbacks, she faced every problem with a pugilist's heart.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who fights with his fists for sport

Từ đồng nghĩa

• boxer