adj Uncommon

aggravated

AG-ruh-vay-tihd

Aggravated (adj) means Made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context. Example: “He was charged with aggravated assault.”

adj

Made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context.

"He was charged with aggravated assault."

"The judge treated it as an aggravated offense due to the victim's age."

Annoyed or irritated.

"She sounded aggravated after the third phone call."

"He grew increasingly aggravated as the delay dragged on."

How to use aggravated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "made worse by extra factors" (especially crimes) or simply "annoyed."

When to use it

The legal sense ("aggravated assault/burglary") is standard in law and news reporting.

Common pairings

aggravated assault aggravated burglary

Word forms

more aggravated comparative, most aggravated superlative

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Rhymes for aggravated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aggravated” mean?

The word “aggravated” means made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context. In plain terms, either "made worse by extra factors" (especially crimes) or simply "annoyed.".

How do you pronounce “aggravated”?

“Aggravated” is pronounced AG-ruh-vay-tihd (/ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯tɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “aggravated” in a sentence?

Here is “aggravated” used in a sentence: “He was charged with aggravated assault.”

What is another word for “aggravated”?

Words with a similar meaning to “aggravated” include aggro.

What part of speech is “aggravated”?

“Aggravated” is an adjective.

Is “aggravated” a common word?

“Aggravated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “aggravated” have?

“Aggravated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context.

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