Direct Contrast (Noun)
Meaning
The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to"; "by contrast".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The new employee's enthusiasm was in direct contrast to the apathy of the rest of the team.
- The luxurious mansion stood in direct contrast to the poverty-stricken neighborhood that surrounded it.
- Her calm demeanor was a direct contrast to her husband's explosive temper.
- The peaceful atmosphere of the forest was a direct contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.
- The simplicity of the rural landscape was a direct contrast to the complexity of the urban landscape.