gladiatorial (Meaning)

Wordnet

gladiatorial (a)

of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat

Webster

Alt. of Gladiatorian

The gladiatorial arena was a brutal spectacle where combatants fought for their lives.
Gladiators were often prisoners of war or slaves who were forced to fight for entertainment.
The gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome.
Gladiators used a variety of weapons, including swords, spears, and nets.
The gladiatorial fights were often bloody and violent, and many participants died.
The thumbs-up or thumbs-down gesture of the Roman emperor determined whether a defeated gladiator would be spared or killed.
Gladiators were sometimes granted their freedom if they survived a certain number of battles.
The gladiatorial games were eventually banned due to their violent nature.
Modern sports such as boxing and wrestling have been compared to the gladiatorial contests of old.
The gladiatorial ideal of courage and honor continues to fascinate and inspire people today.

of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combatAlt. of Gladiatorian

aggressive, militant, warlike, combative, contentious, agonistic, hostile, discordant, belligerent, antagonistic

benevolent, pacific, nonaggressive, pacific, peaceable, peaceable, benevolent, good-natured, pleasant, friendly

The gladiatorial arena was a brutal spectacle where combatants fought for their lives.

Gladiators were often prisoners of war or slaves who were forced to fight for entertainment.

The gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome.

Gladiators used a variety of weapons, including swords, spears, and nets.