agonistic
agonistic · more agonistic · most agonistic
Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient GreeksOf or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
/aɡəˈnɪstɪk/
Meaning
5 sensesOf or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
Characterised by conflict or hostility.
(rhetoric)Argumentative; combative.
Struggling to achieve an effect; strained and contrived.
struggling for effect
Pertaining to an agonist.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).
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Forms
more agonistic, most agonistic| Comparative | more agonistic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most agonistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- struggling for effect:strained
- striving to overcome in argument:agonisticalcombative
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form