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PUGILISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to pugilism or pugilists
Example:
a pugilistic career
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
pugilism (fighting with the fists)
pugilist (someone who fights with his fists for sport)
Derivation:
pugilism (fighting with the fists)