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Definition of pugnaciously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pugnaciously

adverb

/pʌɡˈneɪʃəsli/

/pʌɡˈneɪʃəsli/

(formal)

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in a way that shows a strong desire to argue or fight with other peopleTopics Opinion and argumentc2

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