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CONTRASTED

(noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Contrasted.

How to pronounce contrasted:

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Contrasted - as a noun

The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

Example: "In contrast to"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
direct contrast

The act of distinguishing by comparing differences

A conceptual separation or distinction

Example: "There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demarcation16dividing lineline4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiation22distinction14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

The range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

Contrasted - as a verb

Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

Example: "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"

To show differences when compared; be different

Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterpoint16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differ13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Contrasted - as an adjective

Set in contrast (of two or more things).

Displaying or marked by contrast; contrasty.

Example Sentences

"The blue shirt is contrasted with the red pants."
"Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his angry outburst."
"The modern architecture of the building is contrasted with the traditional style of the surrounding homes."
"The bright colors of the flowers contrasted beautifully against the green grass."
"The sweetness of the dessert was contrasted by the tartness of the lemon."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRASTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRASTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONTRASTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRASTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CONTRASTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrasted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRASTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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