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Contrasting: meaning, definitions and examples

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contrasting

 

[ ˈkɒntræstɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in comparing two things

Showing a striking difference between two things; contrasting colors, contrasting opinions, contrasting styles.

Synonyms

differing, distinct, opposite, varying

Examples of usage

  • The contrasting views of the two politicians made it difficult for voters to decide.
  • The contrasting flavors of sweet and salty created a unique taste experience.
  • The contrasting personalities of the twins were evident from a young age.
Context #2 | Verb

in photography

Alter or enhance the difference in color, tone, or light in an image to make the subject stand out; to make the subject more prominent by contrasting it with the background.

Synonyms

accentuate, emphasize, highlight

Examples of usage

  • She contrasted the bright flowers against the dark foliage for a dramatic effect.
  • The photographer used lighting to contrast the model's face against the shadowed background.

Translations

Translations of the word "contrasting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contrastante

🇮🇳 विपरीत

🇩🇪 kontrastierend

🇮🇩 berlawanan

🇺🇦 контрастний

🇵🇱 kontrastujący

🇯🇵 対照的な

🇫🇷 contrastant

🇪🇸 contrastante

🇹🇷 karşıt

🇰🇷 대조적인

🇸🇦 متباين

🇨🇿 kontrastní

🇸🇰 kontrastný

🇨🇳 对比的

🇸🇮 kontrastno

🇮🇸 andstætt

🇰🇿 қарама-қарсы

🇬🇪 კონტრასტული

🇦🇿 ziddiyyətli

🇲🇽 contrastante

Etymology

The word 'contrasting' originates from the Latin word 'contrastare,' meaning 'to stand out against.' The concept of contrast has been used in various forms of art and design to create visual interest and highlight differences. In language, contrasting is often used to emphasize differences or create a vivid comparison.

See also: contrast, contraster, contrasts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,504 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.