n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] One who contends for the prize in public games. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
As a scholar, he [ Dr. Parr ] was brilliant, but he consumed his power in agonistic displays. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an agonistic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The science of athletic combats, or contests in public games. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting;
n. [ L. antagonista, Gr.
Antagonist of Heaven's Almighty King. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Our antagonists in these controversies. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic. Milman. [1913 Webster]
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Shakespeare, the protagonist on the great of modern poetry. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]