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contrasting

UK
/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræstɪŋ/

Translations

contrastingadjective
more contrasting
Comp.
most contrasting
Super.
UK
/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræstɪŋ/
contrastantQui met en évidence une différence marquée.
The contrasting colors of the painting made it stand out in the gallery.
Les couleurs contrastantes du tableau le faisaient ressortir dans la galerie.
Additional translations
contrastéSurtout pour des couleurs, des motifs ou des éléments visuels.
Synonyms
incompatible
antithetical
varied
divergent
different
opposing
dissimilar
Antonyms
alike
similar
contrastingnoun
UK
/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræstɪŋ/
Gerund used substantively to denote the act or process of noting differences.
mise en contrasteSurtout dans un contexte d'analyse, de composition ou de style.
The subtle contrasting of textures gives the designer’s work a unique appeal.
La mise en contraste subtile des textures donne à l’œuvre du designer un attrait unique.
Additional translations
contrasteEmploi plus naturel dans la langue courante pour exprimer l'opposition ou la mise en évidence des différences.
Synonyms
contrast
comparison
juxtaposition
opposition
distinction
disparity
difference
antithesis
contrastverb

contrasting

Gerund

contrasted
Past Simple
contrasted
Past Participle
contrasting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒntrɑːst/
US
/ˈkɑːntræst/
The bright curtains contrast with the dark walls.
Les rideaux clairs contrastent avec les murs sombres.
Synonyms
differ
compare
distinguish
set off
juxtapose

Definitions

contrastingadjective
Showing a noticeable difference when compared.
The contrasting colors of the painting made it stand out in the gallery.
Opposing or differing in a way that highlights differences.
The contrasting opinions in the debate highlighted the complexity of the issue.
contrastingnoun
The act or process of comparing things in order to show their differences.
The subtle contrasting of textures gives the designers work a unique appeal.
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.
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