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Sam felt aggravated when the same noise interrupted him again.
What does Aggravated mean?
Aggravated means very annoyed or bothered by something that keeps happening.
Dictionary definition
Very annoyed or bothered by something that keeps happening.
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What does aggravated mean?
Aggravated means very annoyed or bothered by something that keeps happening.
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Which word is closest in meaning to aggravated?
Annoyed is a synonym for aggravated because it has a similar meaning.
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ag · ruh · vay · tid · strongest beat: ag
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MeaningAggravated means very annoyed or bothered by something that keeps happening.
ExampleExample: Sam felt aggravated when the same noise interrupted him again.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ag · ruh · vay · tid
- Strongest beat
- ag
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ag.
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Synonyms
Words like Aggravated
annoyedUse for a bothered or irritated feeling.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmUse when someone is peaceful and not upset.
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Word family
Aggravated word family
Base word
aggravate
adjective
aggravating
Annoying or bothersome.
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Look for clues that show repeated bother or irritation.
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Aggravated is stronger than a tiny bother; it usually means someone is really annoyed.
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