(especially of color, sounds, taste, etc.) Opposite of subtle or muted in nature
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Opposite of impartial and not taking sides
“I will offer my opinion, but you must realize that I am heavily biased when it comes to this issue.”
(combative) Opposite of remaining uninvolved in a conflict
“Many countries were in a combative state during the wars that occurred in the 19th century.”
(allied) Opposite of remaining uninvolved in a conflict
“Nations were allied on opposing sides as they fought each other during the war.”
Opposite of inoffensive in nature
“Feel free to raise any topics you wish to discuss, regardless of how provocative they may be.”
Opposite of having no strong positive or negative features
“The politician's speech was dramatic and struck a chord with those who had attended his rally.”
Opposite of having a pale or gray color
“Brian always dresses in vivid colors because he likes to stand out.”
Opposite of lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
Opposite of very plain or standard in features
Opposite of not objectionable or harmful in nature
Opposite of lacking emotion or feeling
(on) Opposite of not influenced by others
“Business decisions were made dependent on the outcomes derived from the meeting.”
Opposite of lacking conviction or force
Opposite of having no (particular) color
Opposite of without human warmth or sympathy
Opposite of based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair
“Batman is the first to break the law if he deems it unjust and the first to work against the police if they overstep the boundaries of either law or justice.”
Opposite of not showy or lively
“The French composer Charles Gounod's bicentenary has been a lively affair so far.”
Opposite of nonsexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity
Opposite of neutral, inodorous, or deodorant
Opposite of not specific to either the male or female sexes
Opposite of wavering in one's opinion
Opposite of not working for or belonging to a particular body or organization
Opposite of light or faded in color or shade
“I walked into a room where the walls were stained with dark colors like crimson and ebony.”
(especially of color, sounds, taste, etc.) Opposite of subtle or muted in nature
“Otis's unique contribution was in finding the perfect way to make his bold sounds enhance but never to intrude upon the sounds of the Chicago blues.”
Opposite of lacking care or enthusiasm
Opposite of representing color with shades of gray
Opposite of average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree
“We have great respect for them as a company.”
Opposite of pale in color
“Adding some dark colors should add some mystique to this room.”
Opposite of a citizen or civilian who remains neutral and refrains from engaging in armed conflict
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