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(moderate) Opposite of more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
“We only ate a moderate amount of food at the party.”
(deficient) Opposite of more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
“We had a worryingly insufficient amount of funds to last us till our next paycheck.”
(necessary) Opposite of more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
“We always make a conscious effort to only purchase what is necessary.”
Opposite of that has been described as greater or better than it actually is
“There is understated confidence about the food, and the service allows you to sit back and truly relax.”
Opposite of much too high, especially in price
“I love cheap thrills!”
Opposite of recklessly wasteful, extravagant, or self-indulgent
Opposite of significantly large in size, amount, value or degree
Opposite of not able to be shown to be right or reasonable
Opposite of severe or intense, especially in a painful or unpleasant way
“Whenever he tried too hard to recall the sequences, he experienced a dull headache which, though not incapacitating, was unpleasant.”
Opposite of requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
Opposite of uninhibited or without restraint
Opposite of excessive, as results from obsession
Opposite of of great size
Opposite of requiring more effort than could be reasonably expected or asked for
“Given the ample time they had to amend the education bill, the interns felt that it was an easy task to complete.”
Opposite of devoted to pleasure
Opposite of strict or exacting in standards
Opposite of harsh or severe in nature
“Nelson was a gentle soul who wouldn't hurt a fly.”
Opposite of extreme in intensity
“The two opposing groups had a half-hearted fight before going their separate ways.”
Opposite of of exaggerated importance or value
Opposite of extravagantly ornate in expression or prose
Opposite of harsh, usually to a disproportionate degree
“The company afforded him flexible hours to accommodate his long commute to work.”
Opposite of involving the use of exaggerated or flowery writing or language
Opposite of blatantly obvious or conspicuous
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