Agonistic: Definition with Agonistic Pictures and Photos

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

Partainyms: Agon
Derivative terms: Agonist

2. Adjective. Striving to overcome in argument. "A dialectical and agonistic approach"

Exact synonyms: Agonistical, Combative
Similar to: Competitive, Competitory
Derivative terms: Combativeness

3. Adjective. Struggling for effect. "Agonistic poses"

Exact synonyms: Strained
Similar to: Affected, Unnatural

1. a. Pertaining to violent contests, bodily or mental; pertaining to athletic or polemic feats; athletic; combative; hence, strained; unnatural.

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