Definition of "pugnaciously" []

• In an aggressive or combative manner. (adverb)

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• "They remain true to character, with Nixon sentimentally reminiscing about flipping burgers in the Pacific and Mao pugnaciously recalling riding eastward to conquer Beijing."
• "Consider: The Ron Paul who in 1988 ran for president as a Libertarian spoke pugnaciously of abolishing "unconstitutional" entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare."
• "By contrast, Jaidee, the so-called Tiger of Bangkok, is the pugnaciously idealistic captain of the white shirts, determined to preserve his country against the onslaught of foreign influence and corruption."