Irritating Definition & Meaning
irritating
- adjective
- causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"
- (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; "an irritative agent"
- causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
"Irritating" in song lyrics
See how irritating is used in real songs:
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"I never thought that anything so small could be so irritating"
Sudden Death — Hangnail
Words that rhyme with irritating
Usage tips for "irritating"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "irritating" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for irritating to find words that pair well.