What is the opposite of “isthmic”?

What is the antonym of “isthmic”?

The antonyms of isthmic are wide, broad, and thick. These words describe the opposite of narrowness or thinness.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

wide

Having a great distance from side to side; broad.

Example

The river was so wide that we had to take a boat to cross it.

broad

Having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.

Example

The broad avenue was lined with trees and benches.

thick

Having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.

Example

The thick layer of snow made it hard to walk on the sidewalk.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Wide refers to the distance from one side to another, while broad describes the width of something.
• 2. Thick refers to the distance between opposite sides, which can be applied to both flat and three-dimensional objects.

Good things to know

• 1. Spatial Description: Use wide, broad, and thick to describe the size and dimensions of objects.
• 2. Comparison: Utilize these antonyms to compare and contrast different sizes and shapes.
• 3. Visual Arts: Incorporate these words in art classes to describe the thickness and width of lines, strokes, and shapes.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of isthmic are wide, broad, and thick. These words describe the opposite of narrowness or thinness. Use them to describe the size and dimensions of objects, compare and contrast different sizes and shapes, and in visual arts to describe the thickness and width of lines, strokes, and shapes.