antithesis

/æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/

Meanings

noun

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

Examples :

"His cheerful optimism was the antithesis of his brother's constant negativity. "

noun

A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

Examples :

"The antithesis of a quiet, studious atmosphere in the library was the boisterous laughter echoing from the cafeteria. "

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boisterous adjective

/ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/

Full of energy; exuberant; noisy.

"The children were boisterous on the playground, running and shouting with excitement. "

parallel noun

/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

One of a set of parallel lines.

"The train tracks are two parallel lines that run through the entire town. "

juxtaposed verb

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzd/ /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊst/

To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

"The old, handwritten letter was juxtaposed with a modern email, highlighting the evolution of communication. "

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

negativity noun

/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti/

The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.

"His constant negativity at work made it hard for the team to finish projects. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

proposition noun

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"My teacher made a proposition for a new class project: a school-wide recycling drive. "

cheerful adjective

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

"My little sister was cheerful this morning, singing happily as she got ready for school. "

contrasting verb

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪŋ/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the advantages of a morning class with the advantages of an evening class to help students decide which schedule would work best for them. "

cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

optimism noun

/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

"I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine."