contrast (Meaning)
contrast (n)
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
a conceptual separation or distinction
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
contrast (v)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
to show differences when compared; be different
Synonyms & Antonyms of contrast
Synonyms:
- variation
- dissimilitude
- divergence
- unlikeness
- disagreement
- distance
- disparity
- diverseness
- dissimilarity
- discrepancy
- disparateness
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- differentiability
- incongruousness
- dissension
- nonconformity
- modification
- strife
- disunity
- disproportion
- imbalance
- dichotomy
- dissidence
- variability
- change
- incongruence
- discord
- dissention
- inequality
- conflict
- incongruity
- friction
- discriminability
- distinguishability
- incompatibility
- deviance
- discordance
- variance
- dissent
- otherness
Antonyms:
contrast Sentence Examples
- The artist used bold colors to create a striking contrast against the muted background.
- When you compare their personalities, the contrast between the two sisters is quite remarkable.
- In literature, the protagonist is often used to contrast with the antagonist, highlighting their opposing traits.
- The harsh winter weather stood in stark contrast to the warm, sunny days of summer.
- His actions were in direct contrast to his words, leading to confusion among his peers.
- The old building's crumbling facade was a sharp contrast to the sleek, modern skyscrapers that surrounded it.
- The film's director deliberately used lighting and camera angles to create contrast and enhance the mood of the scene.
- In art class, we learned how to use complementary colors to create contrast and visual interest in our paintings.
- The contrasting viewpoints of the two historians shed light on different interpretations of the historical event.
- The diversity of the city's neighborhoods provides a rich contrast to the uniformity of suburban life.
FAQs About the word contrast
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared, the act of distinguishing by comparing differences, a conceptual separation or distinction, the per
distinctness, distinctiveness, diversity,difference, distinction, variation, dissimilitude, divergence, unlikeness, disagreement
identity, sameness, accordance, analogy, agreement,similarity, likeness, analogy, similarity, agreement
The artist used bold colors to create a striking contrast against the muted background.
When you compare their personalities, the contrast between the two sisters is quite remarkable.
In literature, the protagonist is often used to contrast with the antagonist, highlighting their opposing traits.
The harsh winter weather stood in stark contrast to the warm, sunny days of summer.
