CONTRASTED
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Contrasted.
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Contrasted - as a noun
The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Example: "In contrast to"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
direct contrastThe act of distinguishing by comparing differences
A conceptual separation or distinction
Example: "There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demarcationdividing linelineHypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiationdistinctionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
Contrasted - as a verb
Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
Example: "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
To show differences when compared; be different
Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterpointHypernyms (Closely Related)
differHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contrasted - as an adjective
Set in contrast (of two or more things).
Displaying or marked by contrast; contrasty.
Example Sentences
"The blue shirt is contrasted with the red pants."
"Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his angry outburst."
"The modern architecture of the building is contrasted with the traditional style of the surrounding homes."
"The bright colors of the flowers contrasted beautifully against the green grass."
"The sweetness of the dessert was contrasted by the tartness of the lemon."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRASTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRASTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CONTRASTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRASTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CONTRASTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRASTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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