| Agonistics | n. The science of athletic combats, or contests in public games. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Agonistical | As a scholar, he [ Dr. Parr ] was brilliant, but he consumed his power in agonistic displays. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Agonistic |
| Agonistically | adv. In an agonistic manner. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| agonistic | (adj) of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece |
| agonistic | (adj) striving to overcome in argument, Syn. agonistical, combative, Example: a dialectical and agonistic approach |
| agonistic | (adj) struggling for effect, Syn. strained, Example: agonistic poses |