What does "pugilistically" mean?

In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.

What is a synonym for "pugilistically"?

Common synonyms include: fistily.

Pronounced //pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli//.

//pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

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."

"Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways."

From pugilistic + -ally.

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