patriotic

[ pey-tree-ot-ikor, especially British, pa- ]

adjective

1. of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
2. expressing or inspired by patriotism:

   a patriotic ode.

Other Words From

• patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• anti·patri·otic adjective
• anti·patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·patri·otic adjective
• hyper·patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• nonpa·tri·otic adjective
• nonpa·tri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• over·patri·otic adjective
• over·patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• propa·tri·otic adjective
• pseudo·patri·otic adjective
• pseudo·patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-patri·otic adjective
• quasi-patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• semi·patri·otic adjective
• semi·patri·oti·cal·ly adverb
• ultra·patri·otic adjective
• ultra·patri·otic·ly adverb
• unpa·tri·otic adjective
• unpa·tri·oti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of patriotic¹

1645–55; < Late Latin patriōticus < Greek patriōtikós. See patriot, -ic

Example Sentences

In announcing his choice of the “courageous and patriotic” Hegseth for the top defense job, Trump again touted his self-described policy of “peace through strength” — deterrence underpinned by a willingness to use military force when necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

The numbers of those serving today who would come under the umbrella of what might be described as a "diverse" military are so enormous that we wouldn’t have a military without those patriotic volunteers.

From Salon

Today the numbers of those serving who would come under the umbrella of what might be described as a "diverse" military are so enormous that we wouldn’t have a military without those patriotic volunteers.

From Salon

“Latinos are hard-working, they’re self-sufficient, they’re entrepreneurial, they’re patriotic, they’re optimistic. Guess what? Those are fundamentally American characters,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby, Manny Yekutiel, the owner of Manny’s, a restaurant and civic gathering space in the city’s Mission District, was buzzing around showing off his “patriotic nails” painted red white and blue and festooned with glitter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• loyal
• nationalistic