Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
noun a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
A1 Black is the antithesis of white.
A2 In the story, the protagonist's kindness is the antithesis of the antagonist's cruelty.
B1 The peaceful protests were the antithesis of the violent riots that had occurred the day before.
B2 Her calm demeanor was the antithesis of her sister's fiery temper.
C1 The artist's abstract paintings were seen as the antithesis of traditional art forms.
C2 The politician's views on healthcare reform were the antithesis of his opponent's policies.
adjective directly opposed or contrasted; opposite
A1 The antithesis concept may be difficult for beginners to understand.
A2 The antithesis relationship between the characters adds depth to the story.
B1 The artist's use of color was the antithesis of traditional painting techniques.
B2 The antithesis views of the two politicians sparked a heated debate.
C1 Her style of writing is often described as antithesis to mainstream literature.
C2 The antithesis nature of the two theories led to conflicting conclusions.
formal The antithesis of good is not evil, but rather indifference.
informal Her love for action movies is the antithesis of her sister's preference for romantic comedies.
slang His style is the complete antithesis of what's trending right now.
figurative The calmness of the lake was the antithesis of the storm raging inside her.
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