ag·o·nis·tic ( g  -n s tk) also ag·o·nis·ti·cal (-t-kl)adj. 1. Striving to overcome in argument; combative. 2. Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived. 3. Of or relating to contests, originally those of the ancient Greeks. ag o·nisti·cal·ly adv. |
agonistic [ˌægəˈnɪstɪk]
adj
1. striving for effect; strained
2. eager to win in discussion or argument; competitive
[via Late Latin from Greek agōnistikos, from agōn contest]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | agonistic - of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece |
| 2. |  agonistic - striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach"competitive, competitory - involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position" | |
| 3. |  agonistic - struggling for effect; "agonistic poses" |
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