agonistic meaning

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agonistic (adjective): of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece.

agonistic has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

agonistic as an adjective

  1. of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece

    Related forms: agonist, agon

  2. striving to overcome in argument
    • a dialectical and agonistic approach

    Synonyms: agonistical, combative

    Similar: competitive

  3. struggling for effect
    • agonistic poses

    Synonyms: strained

    Similar: affected

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in IC · 9-letter words

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