HyperDic: insistent

English > 2 senses of the word insistent:
ADJECTIVEallinsistent, repetitiverepetitive and persistent
allinsistent, clamant, crying, exigent, instantdemanding attention
insistent > pronunciation
Soundsihnsih'stahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > insistent: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningRepetitive and persistent.
Example"the bluejay's insistent cry"
Synonymrepetitive
BroadercontinualOccurring without interruption
Spanishinsistente, repetitivo
Catalaninsistent, repetitiu
Nounsinsistencecontinual and persistent demands
insistencethe state of demanding notice or attention
English > insistent: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningdemanding attention.
Example "insistent hunger"
Synonymsclamant, crying, exigent, instant
Broaderimperativerequiring attention or action
Spanishapremiante, inaplazable, insistente, perentorio, urgente
Catalanapressant, exigent, inaplaçable, insistent, peremptori, urgent
Nounsinsistencythe state of demanding notice or attention
Adverbsinsistentlyin an insistent manner

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