(timider) Opposite of comparative for willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
“After looking down, he became too timid to carry on with the climb.”
(subtler) Opposite of comparative for willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
“He was cautious with his words, mindful of not offending the audience.”
(shier) Opposite of comparative for marked by, or displaying, a boldness of character
“I was too shy to read in class without my heart thumping nervously.”
(humbler) Opposite of comparative for marked by, or displaying, a boldness of character
“He was an unassuming and extraordinarily modest young man, who disliked being in the public eye.”
Opposite of comparative for showy, bold or audacious in behavior or appearance
“The details were inconspicuous, but mastered in their craft.”
(typography) Opposite of comparative for of a kind of typeface having dark, heavy strokes, used especially for emphasis
“Keep the paragraphs in a light, sans serif font for easy readability.”
Opposite of comparative for so steep as to be almost vertical
“There is a gradual slope for the less advanced skiers on the other side of this mountain.”
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