Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Irritating.
Irritating - as an adjective satellite
Causing irritation or annoyance
Example: "Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyingbothersomegallingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplagueyplaguyteasingvexatiousvexing(used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
Example: "An irritative agent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irritativeCausing physical discomfort
Example: "Bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
painfulIrritating - as a verb
To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.
To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.
To induce pain in (all or part of a body or organism).
To render null and void.
Irritating - as an adjective
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
Stimulating or exciting a response.
Example Sentences
"His constant tapping on the table was irritating everyone in the room."
"The irritating noise of the alarm clock woke me up."
"She had an irritating habit of speaking loudly on her phone in public."
"The irritating smell of the garbage made me cover my nose."
"His constant interruptions during the presentation were irritating to the speaker."
Word Game Points
Is IRRITATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irritating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRRITATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is IRRITATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irritating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRRITATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is IRRITATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irritating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRRITATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
