accentuate Antonyms
Strongest:
- minimize
- play-down
- underemphasize
- underemphasize
- understate
- play-down
- understate
- tone-down-
- de-emphasize
- tone-down-
- de-emphasize
- minimize
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Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
Meaning of accentuate
accentuate (v)
to stress, single out as important
put stress on; utter with an accent
accentuate (v. t.)
To pronounce with an accent or with accents.
To bring out distinctly; to make prominent; to emphasize.
To mark with the written accent.
accentuate Sentence Examples
- She chose a dress with a belt to accentuate her waist and create a more defined silhouette.
- The lighting in the gallery was carefully designed to accentuate the details of the artwork.
- To accentuate the flavors of the dish, the chef added a hint of fresh herbs at the end.
- The artist used bold colors to accentuate the emotions conveyed in the painting.
- The strategic use of accessories can accentuate the overall style of an outfit.
- The architect decided to accentuate the building's modern design with sleek, minimalist features.
- In her presentation, she used visual aids to accentuate key points and make them more memorable.
- The makeup artist applied a shimmering highlighter to accentuate the model's cheekbones.
- The director chose a powerful soundtrack to accentuate the intensity of the climactic scene.
- The designer decided to accentuate the contrast between light and dark in the photography exhibit.
FAQs About the word accentuate
to stress, single out as important, put stress on; utter with an accentTo pronounce with an accent or with accents., To bring out distinctly; to make prominent;
emphasize, highlight, stress, identify, accent, illuminate, focus,feature, punctuate, point (up)
minimize, play down, underemphasize, underemphasize, understate, play down, understate, tone (down), de-emphasize,tone (down)
She chose a dress with a belt to accentuate her waist and create a more defined silhouette.
The lighting in the gallery was carefully designed to accentuate the details of the artwork.
To accentuate the flavors of the dish, the chef added a hint of fresh herbs at the end.
The artist used bold colors to accentuate the emotions conveyed in the painting.