/wawr"luyk'/ , adj.
1. fit, qualified, or ready for war; martial: a warlike fleet; warlike tribes.
2. threatening or indicating war: a warlike tone.
3. of or pertaining to war: a warlike expedition.
[ 1375-1425; late ME; see WAR 1 , -LIKE ]
Syn. 2. bellicose, belligerent, hostile; inimical, unfriendly.
Ant. 2. peaceful.