"pugnaciously" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more pugnaciously [comparative], most pugnaciously [superlative]
Etymology: pugnacious + -ly. Attested since the early 19th century. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pugnacious|ly}} pugnacious + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} pugnaciously (comparative more pugnaciously, superlative most pugnaciously)
  1. In an aggressive or combative manner. Related terms: pugnacious, pugnaciousness, pugnacity
    Sense id: en-pugnaciously-en-adv-nf6ctgZY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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