CEFR C2

antithesis

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Examples

Cruelty is the antithesis of kindness.
His chaotic lifestyle was the antithesis of his brother's disciplined routine.

Synonyms: opposite, contrast, reverse, antipode

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antithesis (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/

Definition

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Examples

Cruelty is the antithesis of kindness.
His chaotic lifestyle was the antithesis of his brother's disciplined routine.
The new policy is the antithesis of what the voters were promised during the campaign.

Synonyms of antithesis

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Antonyms of antithesis

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