CEFR C2

antonymous

Translation

対義の / 反対の / 逆の

Meaning

Having the nature of an opposite or contrary meaning. Used primarily in linguistic or academic contexts to describe the relationship between two words that represent opposing concepts.

Examples

  • Linguists often study how certain adjectives are antonymous in their core definitions.
    Linguists often study how certain adjectives are antonymous in their core definitions.
  • The two concepts are not merely different; they are strictly antonymous.
    The two concepts are not merely different; they are strictly antonymous.