English dictionary
insistent
adjectivePronunciation
ɪnˈsɪstənt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- repetitive and persistent
adjective
- demanding attention
Example sentences
the bluejay's insistent cry
clamant needs
a crying need
{'source': 'H.L.Mencken', 'text': 'regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous'}
insistent hunger
an instant need