English dictionary
irritating
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing irritation or annoyance
adjective
- causing physical discomfort
adjective
- (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
Example sentences
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork
bites of black flies are more than irritating: they can be very painful
an irritative agent