Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antonymous
Adjective
/ænˈtɒnɪməs/
Definition
Relating to words that have opposite meanings.
Examples
- Hot and cold are antonymous terms.
- Love and hate are antonymous emotions.
- The words ‘happy’ and ‘sad’ are antonymous.
Meaning
Antonymous describes the relationship between two words that mean the opposite of each other.
Synonyms
- Opposite
- Contrary
- Inverse
