Opposite of comparative for quick or likely to change consistently
“Most organic substances react with oxygen exothermically, but are quite stable, because the activation energy to do so is so large.”
(of a person) Opposite of comparative for liable to unreasonable changes of mood
“He was always unflappable, seemingly unperturbed whenever he found himself on the knife's edge of defeat.”
(of a substance) Opposite of comparative for easily set on fire
“Following a big fire, there are always discussions about potential techno-fixes, like more supertanker planes, better foams, and incombustible construction.”
Opposite of comparative for potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
“Having made this realization, it is now safe for Emile to embrace Sophie because she can do him no further harm.”
Opposite of comparative for marked by tenseness or strain
“I chose to call Joan on the phone and we had a calm discussion about how our marriage had fallen apart.”
(of the elements) Opposite of comparative for severe and powerful
“The whole way there her long, shiny black hair flowed in the gentle breeze.”
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