Loyal
Loyal adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Pugnacious and loyal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pugnacious" instead an adjective "Loyal".
Pugnacious
Pugnacious adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.
Loyal and pugnacious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loyal" instead an adjective "Pugnacious".
Nearby Word: pugnacity
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Imogen is the untouchable movie star ice queen, Serendipity the loyal and starstruck secretary, and Hexene the pugnacious hex slinger.
Source: Literature / City of Devils - The human girl has a variety of friends/allies, including a tribe of pugnacious, loyal fighters and a very attractive man who can shapeshift into a furry animal, and is fighting against an army of evil vampires who have been created as a fighting force.
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