Definition of AGONISTIC

agonistic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece

Adjective Satellite

  • striving to overcome in argument
    • "a dialectical and agonistic approach"
  • struggling for effect
    • "agonistic poses"

Adj

  • Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
  • Characterised by conflict or hostility.
  • Argumentative; combative.
  • Struggling to achieve an effect; strained and contrived.
  • Pertaining to an agonist.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).

Scrabble Score: 12

agonistic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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