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A-LINE Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word a-line. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For A-LINE

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close-fitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• fitting closely but comfortably

column
nounn
noun

• a line of units following one after another

• a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands

• a vertical array of numbers or other information

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• an article giving opinions or perspectives

• a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

• (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

• a page or text that is vertically divided

• any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body

mermaid
nounn
noun

• half woman and half fish; lives in the sea

narrow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

pencil
nounn
noun

• a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

• graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication

• a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point

• a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

verb

• write, draw, or trace with a pencil

peplum
nounn
noun

• a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse

• a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist

ruffled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

• having decorative ruffles or frills

sarong
nounn
noun

• a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific

sheath
nounn
noun

• a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

• a dress suitable for formal occasions

snug
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small secluded room

adjective satellite

• offering safety; well protected or concealed

• fitting closely but comfortably

• well and tightly constructed

• enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

straight
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no deviations

• (of hair) having no waves or curls

• characterized by honesty and fairness

• no longer coiled

• free from curves or angles

noun

• a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

• a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)

• a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

adverb

• without deviation

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

• in a straight line; in a direct course

adjective satellite

• successive (without a break)

• erect in posture

• in keeping with the facts

• neatly arranged; not disorderly

• not homosexual

• accurately fitted; level

• without evasion or compromise

• (of an alcoholic drink) without water

• following a correct or logical method

• rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

tight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• closely constrained or constricted or constricting

• of such close construction as to be impermeable

adverb

• firmly or closely

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• pulled or drawn tight

• set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

• pressed tightly together

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

• affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

• of textiles

• securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• very drunk

• exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

• demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

• packed closely together

tight-fitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• fitting snugly

trumpet
nounn
noun

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

verb

• proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

• play or blow on the trumpet

• utter in trumpet-like sounds

Alternatives for CLOSE-FITTING

Alternatives for COLUMN

Alternatives for MERMAID

Alternatives for NARROW

Alternatives for PEPLUM

Alternatives for RUFFLED

Alternatives for SARONG

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