Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antonymic
Adjective
/ˌæntəˈnɪmɪk/
Definition
Relating to or denoting words that have opposite meanings.
Examples
- The terms ‘happy’ and ‘sad’ are antonymic.
- Understanding antonymic relationships can enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
- Many antonymic words can be found in everyday language.
Meaning
The term ‘antonymic’ is used to describe words that represent opposing concepts or qualities. For example, ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ are antonymic pairs because they express opposite states of temperature.
Synonyms
- opposite
- contrary
- inverse
