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contrasted

/ˈkɒntrɑːstɪd/

/ˈkɑːntræstɪd/

Translations

contrastedadjective

more contrasted

Comp.

most contrasted

Super.

/kənˈtrɑːstɪd/

/kənˈtræstɪd/

contrastéSe dit de couleurs, de formes ou d’éléments mis en opposition pour faire ressortir leurs différences.

The contrasted colors of the painting made the artwork stand out.

Les couleurs contrastées du tableau faisaient ressortir l’œuvre.

Additional translations

contrastéSe dit de personnes, de traits ou de caractéristiques nettement différents les uns des autres.

Synonyms

contrastverb

contrasted

Past Simple

contrasted

Past Simple

contrasted

Past Participle

contrasting

Gerund

/ˈkɒntrɑːst/

/ˈkɑːntræst/

contraster

The bright curtains contrast with the dark walls.

Les rideaux clairs contrastent avec les murs sombres.

Synonyms

set off

Definitions

contrastedadjective

Set in opposition to show differences.

The contrasted colors of the painting made the artwork stand out.

Markedly different when compared.

The two siblings had contrasted personalities, one being outgoing and the other introverted.

contrastverb

To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.

The teacher asked the students to contrast the two historical events in their essays.

To differ noticeably; to stand in opposition or show striking differences.

The bright curtains contrast with the dark walls.