truculent
[ truhk-yuh-luhnt, troo-kyuh- ]
/ ˈtrʌk yə lənt, ˈtru kyə- /
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adjective
aggressively hostile; belligerent.
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Origin of truculent
First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin truculentus, equivalent to truc-, stem of trux “savage, pitiless” + -ulentus adjective suffix; see -ulent
synonym study for truculent
3. See fierce.
OTHER WORDS FROM truculent
truc·u·lence [truhk-yuh-luhns, troo-kyuh-], /ˈtrʌk yə ləns, ˈtru kyə-/, truc·u·len·cy, nountruc·u·lent·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for truculent
truculent
/ (ˈtrʌkjʊlənt) /
adjective
defiantly aggressive, sullen, or obstreperous
archaic savage, fierce, or harsh
Derived forms of truculent
truculence or truculency, nountruculently, adverbWord Origin for truculent
C16: from Latin truculentus, from trux fierce
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