adj practiced in, or inclined to, war; warlike; brave.
2. martial ·adj pertaining to, or resembling, the god, or the planet, mars.
3. martial ·adj pertaining to, or containing, iron; chalybeate; as, martial preparations.
4. martial ·adj of, pertaining to, or suited for, war; military; as, martial music; a martial appearance.
5. martial ·adj belonging to war, or to an army and navy;
opposed to civil; as, martial law; a court-martial.