Opposite of expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
“The others were ready to go, standing slowly and squinting against the intense light.”
(of writing) Opposite of relatively brief in extent
“There is no way I can survive this long and boring lecture.”
Opposite of made lower or smaller in amount, level or degree
Opposite of significantly below an amount or level that is adequate
“Oliver insisted that he had plenty of water to drink, but his mother argued that it wasn't enough.”
Opposite of having been reduced in force, effect, or value
Opposite of reduced or curtailed in amount
Opposite of weak or lacking in strength
Opposite of lessened or abated in severity or intensity
Opposite of decreased or diminished in level, degree or intensity
Opposite of ranking below things in importance
“I know we tend to treat patients as they come, but this is a particularly urgent case.”
Opposite of reduced in size as a result of shrinkage
Opposite of being in a disadvantaged or compromised state
“Mr. Jones, I will listen to your demands as you appear to be in an advantageous position compared to where I stand.”
Opposite of lowered in value
“The market is slowing, mainly due to the inflated prices that are caused by real estate agency monopolies and high commissions.”
(of a sound or voice) Opposite of low in volume
“When we heard Rob's loud voice calling out to us, we were all relieved that he was still alive.”
Opposite of diminished or humiliated emotionally
“His boss praised him for his accomplishments and made him feel proud.”
Opposite of a smaller amount of
“Homer noted that professional athletes were always wanting more.”
Opposite of allowing only the minimum time or money for doing something
“Armed with an ample budget, the government would invest heavily in transport and infrastructure.”
Opposite of diminishing to a point or edge
“All the kids on my block played stoop ball at my house because we had smooth rounded edges on our stairs.”
Opposite of past tense for to become smaller or less in amount, degree or intensity
“Employment of computer programmers will continue to grow rapidly, as more organizations use computers.”
Opposite of past tense for to make smaller or less in amount, degree or intensity
“Even though Jack would increase the amount of food he is consuming, he would still find it difficult to put on weight.”
(aggrandized) Opposite of past tense for to cause to seem less impressive or valuable
“Some would question whether his methods are merely bids to aggrandize his own status.”
(commended) Opposite of past tense for to cause to seem less impressive or valuable
“They would heap praise on the young man's achievements and commend his work with several charities.”
Opposite of emphasizing insignificance
“Excelling at the firm often meant you would be relegated to positions of great influence.”
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