agonistic (Meaning)
agonistic (a)
of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
agonistic (s)
striving to overcome in argument
struggling for effect
agonistic (a.)
Alt. of Agonistical
Synonyms & Antonyms of agonistic
Synonyms:
- warlike
- argumentative
- quarrelsome
- pugnacious
- discordant
- fierce
- belligerent
- irritable
- combative
- disputatious
- on the warpath
- gladiatorial
- chippy
- acidic
- vicious
- assaultive
- savage
- antagonistic
- confrontational
- scrappy
- feisty
- truculent
- bellicose
- ugly
Antonyms:
- quiet
- mild
- complaisant
- sociable
- benevolent
- mild
- uncontentious
- calm
- obliging
- tranquil
- easygoing
- easygoing
- obliging
- gracious
- benign
- unbelligerent
- calm
- benign
- nonbelligerent
- gentle
- good-natured
- ingratiating
- anti-imperialist
- benevolent
- affable
- nonbelligerent
- good-natured
- amicable
- anti-imperialist
- serene
- cordial
- serene
- gentle
- tranquil
- sociable
- uncombative
- affable
- uncombative
- kindhearted
- gracious
- antimilitarist
- genial
- antimilitarist
- unbelligerent
- uncontentious
- complaisant
- amicable
- cordial
- kindhearted
- quiet
- ingratiating
- genial
Synonyms:
- snappish
- bristly
- ornery
- rude
- prickly
- bearish
- brawly
- grouchy
- peevish
- petulant
- querulous
- cross
- dyspeptic
- crabby
- fretful
- surly
- irascible
- ill-humored
- warring
- disagreeable
- pettish
- fractious
- battling
- hot-tempered
- bilious
- huffy
- stroppy
- choleric
- ill-natured
- waspish
- grumpy
- fighting
- ill-tempered
- testy
- touchy
Antonyms:
agonistic Sentence Examples
- The behavior of the two rival animals became increasingly agonistic as they competed for territory.
- The documentary highlighted the agonistic interactions within the animal kingdom, showcasing fierce battles for dominance.
- In certain species, males engage in agonistic displays to establish their dominance and attract mates.
- The political debate took an agonistic turn, with candidates fiercely arguing their positions on key issues.
- The workplace environment became more agonistic as employees competed for promotions and recognition.
- The chess match between the grandmasters was characterized by an agonistic struggle for control of the board.
- The team's agonistic approach to the game led to a highly competitive and intense match.
- The academic conference turned into an agonistic exchange of ideas, with scholars passionately defending their theories.
- The negotiation process became increasingly agonistic as both parties refused to compromise on their demands.
- The reality TV show thrived on the participants' agonistic interactions, creating drama and tension for viewers.
FAQs About the word agonistic
of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece, striving to overcome in argument, struggling for effectAlt. of Agonistical
contentious,aggressive, hostile, militant, warlike, argumentative, quarrelsome, pugnacious, discordant, fierce
pacific, amiable, peaceable, pleasant, peaceable, pacific, peaceful, unwarlike, conciliatory, pleasant
The behavior of the two rival animals became increasingly agonistic as they competed for territory.
The documentary highlighted the agonistic interactions within the animal kingdom, showcasing fierce battles for dominance.
In certain species, males engage in agonistic displays to establish their dominance and attract mates.
The political debate took an agonistic turn, with candidates fiercely arguing their positions on key issues.
