Antonyms for martial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : mahr-shuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɑr ʃəl

Definition of martial

Origin : late 14c., "warlike," from Latin martialis "of Mars or war," from Mars (genitive Martis), Roman god of war; see Mars. Related: Martially. Martial law, "military rule over civilians," first recorded 1530s.

adj having to do with armed hostilities

Example sentences :

At 'beautiful Vienne,' Martial boasted that his works were read with avidity.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Farewell to the dismal, blood-red phantom of martial renown!
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

He was young, well-spoken, witty, and skilled in all martial and manly exercises.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

And then he inquired, with martial frown, "Americans, must we go down?"
Extract from : « Farm Ballads » by Will Carleton

Then girt him Beowulf in martial mail, nor mourned for his life.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

Not the martial roll of marching, nor yet a threatening note of savage hate.
Extract from : « Happy Ending » by Fredric Brown

Now”––and her eyes grew a bit scornful––“I am angry with Martial, instead.
Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss

Nasmyth fancied that she was really angry with Martial, and that he understood her attitude.
Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss

I wonder if you were very much astonished at what you heard about Mr. Martial?
Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss

Martial says somewhere, Be merry to-day, depend not on to-morrow.
Extract from : « Ebrietatis Encomium » by Boniface Oinophilus

Synonyms for martial

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