adj
incessive
Incessive (adj) means Strong and full of energy.
adj
1
Strong and full of energy.
2
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."
— Okon Edet Uya, Education for sustainable democracy: the Nigerian experience (2004)
3
Happening without stopping.
"He is a good man, but his incessive worrying is a bit annoying."
— Kathleen Clare, The Anthology Of Porthos (2013)
"So, why I started with my incessive nervous immediate questioning of, “Oh my God, did you lose your job?"
— Debra J. Blood, My Husband Has Died (2013)
4
Likely to stir people up or make them angry.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin incessus + -ive, with incessus itself from Latin incesso + -ive.
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What is the meaning of incessive?
"incessive" (adj) means strong and full of energy.
What is another word for incessive?
Other words for "incessive" include uttermost, maximum, ultimate, raging, ferocious, maximal.
What is the opposite of incessive?
Opposites of "incessive" include merciful, fitful.
What are the different meanings of incessive?
"incessive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Strong and full of energy; 2. Violent and harsh in behaviour; 3. Happening without stopping.
