antithetic

/,ænti'θetik/ Cách viết khác : (antithetical) /,ænti'θetikəl/

Thân thiện

Her hope stands in antithetic contrast to the surrounding despair.

Definition

Adjective 1. Directly opposed or contrasted; being the exact opposite. - Describes something that is in sharp, fundamental opposition to something else in character, purpose, or nature.

Usage

The word "antithetic" is used to describe a relationship of extreme contrast or opposition between two things, ideas, or qualities. It emphasizes a diametrical or polar opposition.

Examples

• His generous actions were antithetic to his reputation for selfishness.
• The chaotic design of the building is antithetic to the architect's stated principles of order and simplicity.
• For her, silence was antithetic to effective communication.

Advanced Usage

• "antithetic to": This is the most common construction, used to state what something is opposed to.
  • Their warlike culture was antithetic to the peaceful ideals of the neighboring nation.

Variants and Related Words

• Antithetical (adj): The more commonly used form, identical in meaning to "antithetic."
  • The two political philosophies are antithetical.
• Antithesis (n): The direct opposite of something; a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
  • His life of luxury was the antithesis of his humble beginnings.

Synonyms

• Opposite
• Contrary
• Contradictory
• Diametrically opposed
• Polar

Antonyms

• Similar
• Alike
• Identical
• Synonymous

Học thuật

Adjective

1. sharply contrasted in character or purpose
   • practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs
   • hope is antithetic to despair

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antithetical