Opposite of comparative for very light or pale in color or complexion
“She had long, straight black hair that fell into bangs in front, and she had a tanned complexion that led me to believe she was of Spanish ancestry.”
Opposite of comparative for very pale to the point of looking sickly
“She was well dressed, and she had a healthy glow in those rosy cheeks of hers.”
Opposite of comparative for bright and colorless, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light
Opposite of comparative for not likely to be objectionable or harmful
“Young children will not understand hurtful language or actions but will know that something terrible is happening and that something hurtful is being said.”
(of hair) Opposite of comparative for grey, as from old age
“She knew it was an old photo because her grandmother still had her original hair color, which was a healthy blonde.”
Opposite of comparative for containing ice or frost
“The shaft of morning light spotlighted the carton, and it lay on its side in a pool of melted ice cream.”
Opposite of comparative for of, or relating to, Caucasians or people of European descent with light-colored skin
“Homer concedes that white guys are lame when it comes to driving cars, compared to black guys.”
(rare) Opposite of comparative for having a high level of purity, honor or decency
“They took his wife, his kids, his beloved pet dog, and left him with nothing but a cold black heart.”
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