antithesis
/æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/
antithesis
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- 1.
the direct opposite of something
"His actions were in direct antithesis to his stated beliefs."
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His calm demeanor was the antithesis of her frantic energy.
His calm demeanor was the antithesis of her frantic energy.
Some people see wealth as the antithesis of happiness, but I disagree.
Some people see wealth as the antithesis of happiness, but I disagree.
In the study of philosophy, abstract concepts are often presented as antitheses.
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How do you pronounce antithesis?
antithesis is pronounced [/æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does antithesis mean?
antithesis means "antithesis". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is antithesis?
antithesis is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "His calm demeanor was the antithesis of her frantic energy." — used to mean "antithesis".
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