agonistic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] striving to overcome in argument | |
Synonyms: | combative agonistical | |
Examples: | "a dialectical and agonistic approach" |
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Related terms: | competitive | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece | |
Related terms: | agon | |
3. | [ adjective ] struggling for effect | |
Synonyms: | strained | |
Examples: | "agonistic poses" |
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Related terms: | affected | |
Similar spelling: |
agonistical agonist agnostic agnostical agnosticism agonize agonise agonic_line agonized agonised agenesis agenesia agonizing agonising Agonus agnise Agnus_Dei agonizingly agnosia agenise |