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Opposite of impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so
Opposite of conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale
Opposite of expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress
Opposite of showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms
Opposite of characterized by, or suggestive of, luxury
Opposite of speaking pompously, especially using deliberately long or esoteric words
Opposite of very majestic or magnificent in nature
Opposite of affectedly grand or pretentious in manner or behavior
Opposite of of great size
“He carried his coins in a small leather pouch in his pocket.”
Opposite of ambitious or difficult to achieve
“Tom has set himself the achievable goal of earning a black belt in karate within five years.”
Opposite of showy in speech, language or writing
“He liked using simple words to ensure that he could be easily understood.”
Opposite of more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
“We only ate a moderate amount of food at the party.”
Opposite of very unusual or remarkable
“His speech had nothing more to offer than the usual bromides about how everyone needs to work together.”
Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen
“Good writers have an eye and an ear for a lively and believable anecdote that can make their points both memorable and compact.”
Opposite of very fine or luxurious in quality or standard
“I was unable to justify the cost of the suit, which was made from cheap fabric.”
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