Definitions

1. noun

the state or condition of being the direct opposite of something else, especially in terms of meaning, content, or relationship; a direct contrast or opposite.

“The opposing views of the two politicians created a stark antithesis in their campaign speeches.”

2. noun

a person, thing, or situation that is opposite of another in terms of meaning, content, or relationship.

“The antithesis to happiness is sorrow, and it’s often depicted in literature and art.”

3. noun

a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are joined together in a sentence to contrast or compare them.

“The poet used antithesis to highlight the duality of human nature.”

4. noun

a term used in philosophical and literary criticism to describe the concept of being opposite or contradictory.

“The philosopher’s work focused on the concept of antithesis in existentialism.”