Synonyms of antonym

antonym

noun

as in opposite

a word having the opposite meaning as another word

She needed an antonym for "hot," and decided to settle on "chilly."

Related Words

• opposite
• obverse
• antithesis
• counter
• contrary
• antipode
• negation
• reverse
• negative
• inverse
• counterpoint
• converse
• mirror image

Dissimilar Words

• synonym
• counterpart
• analogue
• copy
• duplicate
• replica
• carbon copy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of antonym

And according to Gill, maximalism isn't an antonym for minimalism. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

Mike Love apparently embraced his inner antonym at Brian Wilson’s funeral service, with fellow Beach Boys member Al Jardine telling Rolling Stone in a new interview that Love chose to make a speech all about his own achievements. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2025

At the time, Austin was closer to an antonym of what cities like New York and Los Angeles represented — an aspect Scott enjoyed. — Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

More often than not, polish is associated with corporate environment and advertisement, often an antonym of authenticity. — Leo Guan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024