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antithetic

Pronunciation:  `antu'thetik

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Matching Terms:  antithetical, antithetically

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  sharply contrasted in character or purpose; "practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs"; "hope is antithetic to despair"
 
 Synonyms: antithetical, different
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\An`ti*thet"ic\, Antithetical \An`ti*thet"ic*al\, a.
[Gr. ?.]
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and
sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis;
contrasted.

 

 

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