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motif

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of motif

1 a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
  • The motif of mute figures standing in lonely isolation is a recurrent one in the artist's works.
Synonyms of motif

content, matter, motive, question, subject, theme, topic
Words Related to motif

subject matter

talking point

count, idea, point, purpose

consideration, issue, problem

body, bulk, burden, centerpiece, core, crux, essence, fundamental, generality, gist, grist, heart, kernel, keynote, main, marrow, mass, net, nub, nubbin, nucleus, pith, pivot, purport, quick, staple, substance, sum
Near Antonyms of motif

aside, digression, excursion, interjection, parenthesis, tangent
2 a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
  • The fabric for the upholstery features a scallop shell motif.
Synonyms of motif

design, figure, motive, pattern
Words Related to motif

scheme

device

adornment, caparison, decoration, embellishment, frill, garnish, ornament, trim

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