Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Bellicose
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Aggressive
Bellicose means eager to fight or argue, warlike. Its synonym is aggressive.
Example: The leader's bellicose speech worried the neighbouring countries.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Peaceful | calm and not wanting to fight (it is the antonym of bellicose) | The protest remained peaceful throughout the day. |
| (2) Laudative | expressing praise (it is about praising, not fighting) | The critic wrote a laudative review of the new play. |
| (3) Aggressive (answer) | ready to attack or behave in a hostile way (a bellicose person is always ready for a fight) | The aggressive dog barked at every visitor. |
| (4) Evasive | avoiding a direct answer or avoiding someone (it suggests dodging, not attacking) | The minister gave an evasive reply to the question. |
| Synonyms of bellicose: aggressive, warlike, belligerent, hostile Antonyms of bellicose: peaceful, peaceable, friendly, conciliatory Also asked in CUET (UG): bellicose – 11-05-2026 Slot 1, 23-05-2025 Slot 2, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 evasive – 03-06-2025 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1, 05-06-2023 Slot 3 |