combative
Translation
combative, aggressive, argumentative
Examples
He has a very combative personality.
He has a very combative personality.
The minister was in a combative mood.
The minister was in a combative mood.
Grammar Patterns
a combative ((person/mood/style)) describing a noun He has a very combative personality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aggressive, argumentative, belligerent; Antonyms: peaceful, agreeable
Etymology
From 'combat' + the adjectival suffix '-ive'. Having the nature of combat.
Memory Tips
Like 'act-ive' means ready to act, 'combat-ive' means ready to combat (fight or argue).