aggravating Definition
making a problem or offense worse or more serious.
Using aggravating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aggravating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The aggravating noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.
Example
His constant interruptions during the meeting were aggravating to everyone.
Example
The defendant's lack of remorse was aggravating to the judge.
aggravating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for aggravating
Origins of aggravating
from Latin 'aggravare', meaning 'to make heavier'
Summary: aggravating in Brief
'Aggravating' [ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ] refers to something that makes a problem or offense worse or more serious. It is often used to describe irritating or annoying situations, such as 'The aggravating noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.' 'Aggravating' has synonyms like 'exasperating' and antonyms like 'soothing.'
