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English > 1 sense of the word gladiatorial:
ADJECTIVEpertgladiatorialof or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat
English > gladiatorial: 1 sense > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat.
Example"gladiatorial combats"
Nounsgladiator(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat