adv. [f. prec. adj. + -LY2.] In a belligerent manner or way; in a warlike way.
1782. Leicester & Nottingham Jrnl., 24 Aug., 2/2. This does not look as if his Lordship delayed the relief of Gibralter [sic], that it might be taken belligerently, instead of being surrendered amicably.
1837. New Month. Mag., L. 291. They feel belligerently inclined.
1881. Standard, 18 April, 4/6. The whole Eastern Question might not have been actively and belligerently reopened.
