Pugilistically
/pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.
"Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways."
Example
More examples"Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways."
Etymology
From pugilistic + -ally.