contraste

[kənˈtræst]

contraste Definition

• 1. the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association
• 2. the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture

Using contraste: Examples

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

• Example

  The contrast between the two paintings is striking.

• Example

  The contrast between the light and dark areas of the photograph is very strong.

• Example

  The contrast between her outgoing personality and his shyness was noticeable.

• Example

  The contrast between the old and new buildings is quite apparent.

contraste Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contraste

• difference
• distinction
• divergence
• disparity
• variation

Antonyms for contraste

• similarity
• uniformity

Phrases with contraste

• in contrast to

  used to show that two things are different

  Example

  In contrast to her sister, she is very quiet.

• by contrast

  used to show that one thing is very different from another

  Example

  The city is noisy and crowded. By contrast, the countryside is peaceful and quiet.

• contrast with

  to be very different from something else

  Example

  The bright colors of the flowers contrast with the dark green leaves.

Origins of contraste

from French 'contraster', from Italian 'contrasto', meaning 'conflict'

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Summary: contraste in Brief

The term 'contraste' [kənˈtræst] refers to the state of being strikingly different from something else, as in 'The contrast between the two paintings is striking.' It can also refer to the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture. Phrases like 'in contrast to' and 'by contrast' are used to show differences, while 'contrast with' means to be very different from something else.