Antonyms for agitative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : aj-i-teyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪt


Definition of agitative

Origin :
  • 1580s, "to disturb," from Latin agitatus, past participle of agitare "to put in constant motion, drive onward, impel," frequentative of agere "to move, drive" (see agitation). Literal sense of "move to and fro, shake" is from 1590s. Related: Agitated; agitating.
  • As in provoking : adj vexing
  • As in exciting : adj inspiring, exhilarating

Synonyms for agitative

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