Synonyms for antonymous

Synonyms for (adj) antonymous

Synonyms: antonymous

Definition: of words: having opposite meanings

Similar words: complementary

Definition: of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other

Usage: `male' and `female' are complementary terms


Similar words: contradictory

Definition: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

Usage: `perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms


Similar words: contrary

Definition: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

Usage: `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms


Similar words: contrastive, incompatible

Definition: of words so related that one contrasts with the other

Usage: `rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms


Similar words: converse

Definition: of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

Usage: `parental' and `filial' are converse terms


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