antonymous

[an-ton-uh-muhs]

antonymous Definition

opposite in meaning; expressing or implying the opposite.

Using antonymous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antonymous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymous.

• Example

  The phrase 'less is more' is antonymous to 'the more, the merrier'.

• Example

  The statement 'I am happy' is antonymous to 'I am sad'.

antonymous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for antonymous

• contradictory
• opposite
• reverse
• antithetical
• contrary

Origins of antonymous

from Greek 'antōnumos', meaning 'having a name corresponding to that of another'

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Summary: antonymous in Brief

'Antonymous' [an-ton-uh-muhs] is an adjective that describes something as opposite in meaning, often expressed or implied. It is used to describe words, phrases, or statements that have contradictory meanings, such as 'hot' and 'cold'. 'Antonymous' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'contradictory' or 'opposite'.