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INSISTENT

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Insistent.

How to pronounce insistent:

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Insistent - as an adjective satellite

Repetitive and persistent

Example: "The bluejay's insistent cry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repetitive

Demanding attention

Example: "Clamant needs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamantcryingexigentinstant

Insistent - as an adjective

Standing or resting on something.

Urgent in dwelling upon anything; persistent in urging or maintaining.

Extorting attention or notice; coercively staring or prominent; vivid; intense.

Standing on end: specifically said of the hind toe of a bird when its base is inserted so high on the shank that only its tip touches the ground: correlated with incumbent.

Example Sentences

"She was insistent that he apologize for his behavior."
"Despite my insistent requests, the waiter never brought me a glass of water."
"The insistent ringing of the phone annoyed me."
"He was insistent that he had seen a UFO in the night sky."
"The child was insistent on having ice cream for dinner."
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Word Game Points

Is INSISTENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, insistent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSISTENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is INSISTENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insistent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSISTENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is INSISTENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insistent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSISTENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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