Insistent Definition & Meaning

insistent
adjective
  1. repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent cry"
  2. demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need"

"Insistent" in song lyrics

See how insistent is used in real songs:

  • "And I told you not to drive, But you was so insistent"
    Fes Taylor f/ Khaliq, Minnesota Slimz — The Other Side (True Story)

Usage tips for "insistent"

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