incessive

34 synonyms and 2 antonyms for incessive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Strong and full of energy.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

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maximum ultimate intense extreme fell solid continuous constant

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

raging almighty utmost inhuman furious cruel savage brutal endless eternal continual inflammatory

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

uttermost ferocious maximal demonic compassionless diabolic despiteful diabolical barbarous ceaseless unending continuate incessant amaranthine

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Strong and full of energy.

uttermost maximum ultimate raging ferocious maximal almighty intense extreme utmost

2. adj

Violent and harsh in behaviour.

“The image of the Nigerian police became worse during the military era as the force became a ready tool of repression for incessive repressive military regimes.”

inhuman furious fell demonic cruel savage compassionless diabolic despiteful diabolical brutal barbarous

Opposites

merciful

3. adj

Happening without stopping.

“He is a good man, but his incessive worrying is a bit annoying.”

ceaseless unending solid endless continuous eternal continual continuate constant incessant amaranthine

Opposites

fitful

4. adj

Likely to stir people up or make them angry.

inflammatory

Etymology

Formed from Latin incessus + -ive, with incessus itself from Latin incesso + -ive.

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