agonistic

Relating to or characterized by conflict, struggle, or competition; often used in biological or sociological contexts to describe combative or competitive behavior.

ruОтносящийся к конфликту, борьбе или соревнованию или характеризующийся ими; часто используется в биологическом или социологическом контексте для описания агрессивного или соревновательного поведения.esRelativo a la lucha, el conflicto o la competición, o caracterizado por ellos; se usa a menudo en contextos biológicos o sociológicos para describir un comportamiento agresivo o competitivo.frRelatif à un conflit, une lutte ou une compétition, ou qui en est caractérisé; souvent utilisé dans un contexte biologique ou sociologique pour décrire un comportement agressif ou compétitif.deSich auf Konflikt, Kampf oder Wettbewerb beziehend oder dadurch gekennzeichnet; wird oft im biologischen oder soziologischen Kontext verwendet, um aggressives oder konkurrierendes Verhalten zu beschreiben.ptRelativo a conflito, luta ou competição, ou caracterizado por eles; usado frequentemente em contextos biológicos ou sociológicos para descrever comportamento agressivo ou competitivo.zh指与冲突、斗争或竞争有关的，或具有此类特征的；常用于生物学或社会学语境中，描述攻击性或竞争性的行为。arيشير إلى الصراع أو التنافس أو القتال، أو يتسم بها؛ ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات البيولوجية أو الاجتماعية لوصف السلوك العدواني أو التنافسي.

1. Relating to ancient Greek contests C2 formal

   Pertaining to the athletic competitions and games that were held in ancient Greece.

   • The agonistic spirit of the Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece.
   • Scholars study the agonistic traditions of Greek city-states.
   • The festival featured various agonistic events like wrestling and chariot racing.

   ruАгонистическийesagónico (relativo a los juegos de la antigua Grecia)fragonistique (relatif aux concours grecs antiques)deAgonistischptAgonísticozh竞技的arأَغونِستِيّ (مُتَعَلِّقٌ بِالمُسابَقاتِ الإغريقِيَّةِ القَديمَة)

   Synonyms: agonalagonistical

2. Argumentative or combative C2 formal

   Characterized by a strong desire to win an argument or overcome an opponent in debate.

   • His agonistic debating style often alienated his colleagues.
   • The discussion turned agonistic as both sides refused to compromise.
   • She adopted an agonistic tone during the negotiation.

   ruСпорный или воинственныйesAgonísticofragonistique (sens combatif/argumentatif)deStreitlustig oder kämpferischptArgumentativo ou combativozh好争论或好斗的arجدالي أو قتالي

   Synonyms: argumentativebellicosebelligerentcombativecontentiousdisputatiouspugnaciousquarrelsome

   Antonyms: accommodatingagreeableconciliatorycooperativepeaceable

3. Struggling for effect C2 formal

   Describing a style or behavior that is deliberately dramatic or forceful to achieve an impact.

   • The actor's agonistic performance was both captivating and exhausting.
   • His writing has an agonistic quality, always pushing for emotional reaction.
   • The artist's agonistic use of color creates a sense of tension.

   ruБорющийся за эффектesAgonístico (búsqueda de efecto)frAgonistique (style recherchant l'effet)deUm Wirkung ringendptQue luta pelo efeitozh为效果而造势arمُتصارِع من أجل التأثير

   Synonyms: contrivedforcedhistrioniclaboredmelodramaticoverwroughtstrainedtheatrical

   Antonyms: modestnaturalplainrestrainedsimplesincereunaffectedunderstated

• more agonistic comparative form
• most agonistic superlative form