Antonymous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈan-tə-ˌnim/ an·to·nym

Meaning & Definition of Antonymous

Antonymous (noun)

  1. a word of opposite meaning

Antonymous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in antonymic

    similar: antonymic, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposite, polar, differentiable, discriminable
    opposite: akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, look-alike, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, coequal, duplicate, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, cognate, connate, ditto, resemblant, resembling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Antonymous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Antonymous:

antonymic, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposite, polar, differentiable, discriminable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Antonymous

Words with the opposite meaning of Antonymous:

akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, look-alike, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, coequal, duplicate, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, cognate, connate, ditto, resemblant, resembling

Word Forms of Antonymous

Derived words: antonymic (adjective), antonymous (adjective), antonymy (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Antonymous

borrowed from French antonyme, probably back-formation (after synonyme synonym) from antonymie opposition of words with contrary senses, borrowed from Greek antōnymía pronoun (i.e., a word substituting for another), interchange of names, from ant-, anti- in opposition to, in place of + -ōnymos having a name (of the kind specified) + -ia -ia:1 anti-, homonymous

First known use: 1857

Frequently Asked Questions about Antonymous

What does "Antonymous" mean?

"Antonymous" means a word of opposite meaning. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a word of opposite meaning.

What is another word for "Antonymous"?

Other words for "Antonymous" include antonymic, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive and distinguishable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Antonymous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Antonymous"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Antonymous". Common alternatives include antonymic, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse and nonidentical.

What is the opposite of "Antonymous"?

Antonyms of "Antonymous" include akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding and equivalent.

Is "Antonymous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Antonymous" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Antonymous"?

"Antonymous" is pronounced /ˈan-tə-ˌnim/ and divided into syllables as an·to·nym.

What is the origin of the word "Antonymous"?

"Antonymous" comes from borrowed from French antonyme, probably back-formation (after synonyme synonym) from antonymie opposition of words with contrary senses, borrowed from Greek antōnymía pronoun (i.e., a word substituting for another), interchange of names, from ant-, anti- in opposition to, in place of + -ōnymos having a name (of the kind specified) + -ia -ia:1 anti-, homonymous. First known use: 1857.

What is another word for "Antonymous" meaning "as in antonymic"?

When "Antonymous" (adjective) means as in antonymic, synonyms include antonymic, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant and distinct. Opposites in this sense include akin, alike, analogous and comparable.