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Antithetical - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Antithetical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Antithetical [ a.]
- Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

Meaning of 'Antithetical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . antithetical [ s]
Meaning (1):
- sharply contrasted in character or purpose
Example in sentence:
  • hope is antithetic to despair;
  • practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs

Nearby Words:

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