1. (

• Martial

) Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC) ;

1. (

• soldierly ,
• soldierlike ,
• warriorlike ,
• martial ,

) (of persons) befitting a warrior; "a military bearing" ;

2. (

• warlike ,
• martial

) suggesting war or military life ;

3. (

• martial

) of or relating to the armed forces; "martial law" ;