The Opposite(Antonym) of “straitness”
The antonyms of straitness are breadth, width, and leniency. These antonyms convey a sense of openness, spaciousness, and flexibility.
Explore all Antonyms of “straitness”
- width
- leniency
- indulgence
- breadth
Definitions and Examples of breadth, width, leniency
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
breadth
The distance or measurement from side to side of something; width.
Example
The breadth of the river was too wide for him to swim across.
The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
Example
The width of the road was enough for two cars to pass each other.
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; mildness.
Example
The judge showed leniency towards the defendant and reduced his sentence.
Key Differences: breadth vs width vs leniency
- 1Breadth and width are synonyms that describe the measurement of something from side to side.
- 2Leniency is a relational antonym that describes the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Effective Usage of breadth, width, leniency
- 1Spatial Description: Use breadth and width to describe the size and dimensions of objects.
- 2Legal Context: Use leniency in legal contexts to describe a judge's decision to be more merciful or tolerant than expected.
- 3Emphasize Contrast: Use these antonyms to emphasize the contrast between narrowness and openness, strictness and leniency.
Remember this!
The antonyms of straitness are breadth, width, and leniency. Use breadth and width to describe the size and dimensions of objects, leniency in legal contexts to describe a judge's decision to be more merciful or tolerant than expected. These antonyms can also be used to emphasize the contrast between narrowness and openness, strictness and leniency.
