Dictionary Check: irritating

"irritating" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

adjective

causing irritation or annoyance

Example: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
adjective

(used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite

Example: "an irritative agent"
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adjective

causing physical discomfort

Example: "bites of black flies are more than irritating: they can be very painful"
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